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Churros

Churros

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cuban, Mexican
Keyword: churros
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 1274kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Churro press, cookies press with star attachment

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Water
  • 500 gram Flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 liter Oil

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water, 3 tablespoons oil, salt and baking powder. Bring to a boil. Once foaming, remove from heat and pour directly over the flour in a bowl. Stir well with a wooden spoon until you have a stiff dough.
  • Fill a churro pump with the dough, press to remove any air pockets of air.
  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or a wok. Pump out the dough in 15 - 20 cm lengths. Fry in the hot oil til golden brown. Fry in batches so the pan is not overcrowded.
  • Remove churros from the oil and drain on a piece of kitchen paper. Place on a serving platter and sprinkle with caster sugar and cinnamon. Enjoy with coffee or hot chocolate

Nutrition

Calories: 1274kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 119g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Monounsaturated Fat: 75g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 3mg