Churros

Name: Churros
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1.67 cups; Water 1 ¼ cup; Sunflower seed oil 3 tbsp; Eggs 2; Fine salt 1 pinch; Sunflower seed oil 8 ½ cups; Sugar to taste

Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Churros are such a tasty part of Spanish and Latin American cuisine, showing up as crispy, sweet street snacks that are just impossible to resist. And you know, especially during festivals or for breakfast. The original churros recipe is super simple—really, just flour, water, and a pinch of salt. Makes it a favorite for anyone who loves easy yet delicious food. In Madrid, people dip their churros in thick hot chocolate, while in Mexico, they’re often dusted with cinnamon sugar. Classic sweet twist.

In Argentina, they really take it up a notch by stuffing them with sticky dulce de leche. It's an extra sweet experience. Though traditionally made with a churrera—a special syringe for shaping—homemade churros are all about keeping it simple. Just grab a piping bag, and you are all set. Trying out different versions of the authentic churros recipe is part of the fun—some use eggs and seed oil in the dough, making the inside more moist. And the outside? Super golden after frying.

There’s even a “golosi” style, meaning extra-indulgent. Feel free to switch up the toppings or dips—chocolate sauce, a simple sugar sprinkle, or even filling them with caramel or Nutella for a rich treat. And listen, churros are best enjoyed hot. Be careful not to burn your mouth! Making them at home is just as fun as grabbing them from a street vendor, for real. This easy churros recipe brings that crispy, golden street-food vibe right to your kitchen, offering endless possibilities for new flavors. Or, try regional twists.

Whether you keep it classic or try something fresh, churros really really hit the spot as a fried dough dessert. Pretty simple, and fun. They’re sure to please everyone. And look, they’re the perfect way to bring a bit of Spanish flair into your home. Ensuring every bite is as exciting as the last. Can’t go wrong with churros.

INGREDIENTS

For about 20 churros: Type 00 flour 1.67 cups (200 g); Water 1 ¼ cup (300 g); Sunflower seed oil 3 tbsp (40 g); Eggs 2; Fine salt 1 pinch

For frying: Sunflower seed oil 8 ½ cups (2 l)

For coating: Sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Churros

To prepare the churros, pour the water and vegetable oil into a pot 1, add the salt 2, and bring it to just below boiling. As soon as it boils, add the flour all at once 3.

Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for at least 3 minutes on medium heat 4 until you have obtained a firm and consistent mixture, and a white film forms on the bottom of the pot 5. At this point, transfer the mixture into a bowl and spread it along the sides with the help of the wooden spoon 6; this way, it will cool down faster.

Once the mixture has cooled down, add one egg at a time 7, stirring vigorously with the wooden spoon to incorporate it 8. You should obtain a smooth, compact, and homogeneous dough 9.

Transfer the dough into a piping bag with a 15 mm star tip 10. You are ready to fry: heat the vegetable oil in a pot to a temperature of 338°F, monitoring it possibly with a kitchen thermometer. Squeeze the dough directly into the boiling oil, cutting it to a length of about 4 inches with the help of a knife or scissors 11. Keep the piping bag close to the oil to prevent it from splashing on you. Fry the churros for about 3-5 minutes without turning them too much, so no air bubbles form 12.

When they are nicely golden, drain them and transfer them to paper towels 13. Roll the churros while still hot in granulated sugar to coat them evenly 14. Your churros are ready to be enjoyed 15!