Originally a Portuguese dessert, some say the recipe originated during the Age of Exploration, when sailors brought the concept back from the Orient. Since the Chinese were not allowed to share recipes (punishable by death), the Portuguese improvised, and churros as we know them were born.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST USE A STAR TIP TO PIPE OUT THE CHURRO DOUGH TO ENSURE EVEN COOKING SO THAT THE HEAT DOESN’T BUILD UP INSIDE THE HARD SHELL OF THE CHURRO AND EXPLODE.
Cinnamon Sugar Churros
Servings
16 Servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup flour
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- Combine 1 cup water, olive oil, and salt in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until combined and mixture forms a ball. Let cool slightly and transfer to a pastry bag with a large star tip*.
- Heat 2-inches oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Pipe 2-inch long lines of dough into the oil, cutting with a knife at the end. If bag is too warm, wrap with a kitchen towel. Dough will be stiff, so use force to squeeze out churros. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on a paper towel lined cookie sheet. Toss churros in cinnamon sugar and serve warm.
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Hi, I’d love to make these for Chanuka, I’m a bit confused, the recipe has no eggs, but in the video there are lots. Which is the correct way?
no yeast is needed?
so glad you liked (and really great any time of year 🙂
These are fantastic! A nice Hanukkah treat that is covered in cinnamon! Yes! This is a GREAT recipe and spices (:)) things up a bit.
Oh Adina – I am thrilled thanks for commenting!
SO GOOD TO KNOW – Thanks for sharing on both counts (GF flour and vanilla 🙂
SO SO SO HAPPY!
YAY – thanks for sharing!
These are melt in your mouth delicious!!!! My family loves them. They are easy to make. Just follow the instructions as written.
I made those twice! Once with gluten free flour and once as written. Both came out delicious! I might add some vanilla to the batter next time to add some flavor.
These turned out wonderful. Flavorful and light, the cinnamon/sugar have made these a recipe to use for Hanukkah!
OMG! Little strips of cinnamon/sugar heaven! Absolutely amazing! Didn’t have a pastry bag so I cut the end off of a ziplock bag and it worked really well.