Description
Learn how to make delicious churros, donuts, and fried dough at home with these easy recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and butter. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Let the dough cool slightly, then add vanilla extract.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Pipe the dough into the hot oil in desired shapes (churros or donuts).
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy dough.
- Experiment with different shapes and sizes for fun variations.
- Serve with chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg