I love attending fairs. However, is it possible that you only attend a fair and eat nothing? If you ask me, I’ll say ‘No’. Out of the countless stalls set up at fairs, I enjoy eating churros. Churros are a popular Mexican delight. To understand the popularity of churros, I suggest you explore the streets of Mexico, especially during the rainy season. Churros stalls are so crowded. It indicates how much people love churros – weather conditions like heavy rain cannot stop them from waiting in a queue to buy a handful of churros for themselves and their families. Chocolate dip served with churros is the game-changer of this dish.
I, too, was on that list. My family scolded me for stepping out during the rain to buy crispy churros. However, I remained unaffected until the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, when we had no option but to eat fresh, homemade foods. Whenever I craved churros, I made them fresh. And, guess what! It turned out to be perfect at once. Since then, I’ve become a pro at making homemade churros. And, yes! Since then, whenever I crave authentic churros, I make them at home. No more buying churros from food stalls! So, are you excited to learn how to make the best churros? If yes, I suggest you read the entire guide.
What are Churros?
Churros are deep-fried, crunchy dough sticks that get their exceptional taste from a sugar and cinnamon coating. People often associate churros with doughnuts. However, let’s not forget the difference that lies in their preparation method – baking versus frying. Now, let’s unleash what makes people go crazy for eating churros. So yes, their crunchiness outside and fluffiness inside make them go so crazy for eating churros that even weather conditions like heavy rain cannot stop them.
Ingredients
Now, let’s unleash the ingredients that make the best homemade churros:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon flour
- Oil for deep-frying
- A pinch of salt
- 2.5 tablespoons sugar (white)
- 1 cup water
BTW, did you notice that all the ingredients required for making churros are present in our kitchen? Alongside this, even making it is simple. I believe one can’t find a beginner-friendly recipe than this.
How to Make Churros?
To make churros:
- Boil oil, water, salt and sugar.
- When it has come to a boil, turn off the flame and mix the flour.
- Let it cool, and transfer the dough to the piping bag.
- Add oil to the frying pan – neither too hot, nor too cold and heat it gently. Add something to the oil. If you observe light bubbles, it indicates that you can fry.
- Then what? Drop the strips into the oil and fry them on a medium heat.
Pro Tip: Rather than removing the strips after turning golden brown, let them cook properly from the inside. Reduce the flame after adding oil to the pot.
- Once perfectly cooked, coat them with a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Note: Temperature regulation is prime in frying churros properly. The oil’s temperature should not exceed 195°C. If the oil’s temperature exceeds the required temperature, turn off the flame or add raw oil to the pan.
Serving Options
I suggest pairing homemade churros with these lip-smacking dips for their incredible taste:
- Dulce de leche
- Chocolate sauce
- Vanilla sauce
These sauces are easy to make at home, or you may use ready-made dips. If you require a homemade dips recipe, comment – I’ll come up with a detailed recipe guide.
Storage Guide
Once the churros have cooled completely, transfer them to an airtight container and enjoy them anytime, tension-free, for up to seven days.
Why Should You Try This Homemade Recipe?
I’ll share a solid reason with you to make churros at home. If you make homemade churros, it will be cheaper than the market-bought churros. And, in making homemade dishes, one regards hygiene as prime. However, what’s the guarantee that the market-bought churros are hygienic? In short, why buy them from food stalls when you can recreate the same magical taste at home with the assurance of hygiene at a lower price?
