Vanilla Churros
Prep
30 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla churros are my go to when I want something special but don't have much time. They're ready in just 50 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for unexpected guests or a spontaneous dessert craving. What I love most is how simple they are to make with basic pantry ingredients you probably already have at home. The eggs provide great protein and help give these churros their wonderfully light texture, while the pure vanilla extract brings such a warm, comforting flavor. Best of all, they won't break the bank, and there's something really satisfying about frying up golden, cinnamon sugar coated treats in your own kitchen. Trust me, your family will think you've been holding out on them.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 120 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 10 mlpure vanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- 100 mlunsalted milk
- 10 gcinnamon powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C (350°F) using a thermometer for accurate temperature control.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
Tip: This mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- 4
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 5
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Tip: Make sure the dough is not too sticky or too dry.
- 6
Pipe the dough through a star tip into long, thin strips. You can also use a plastic bag with a corner cut off.
Tip: Try to make the strips uniform in size for even frying.
- 7
Fry the churros in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
Tip: Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- 8
In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon powder.
Tip: This sugar mixture will be used to dust the churros after frying.
- 9
Dust the churros with the confectioners' sugar mixture and serve immediately.
Tip: You can also serve the churros with a side of chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
- 10
Repeat the frying process with the remaining dough until all the churros are used up.
Tip: This will ensure that all the dough is evenly fried and crispy.
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