Mini Churros Recipe
Introduction
Churros are a popular Spanish dessert that has become a favorite worldwide. The crispy, deep-fried dough is often served with a chocolate dipping sauce, making it a delicious treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. In this recipe, we'll be making mini churros that are perfect for snacking or sharing with friends. This recipe is easy to follow, and the result is a batch of scrumptious mini churros that are sure to impress your taste buds.Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Churro Dough
1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil over medium heat. 2. Bring the mixture to a boil and remove it from the heat. 3. Add the flour and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until it forms a dough. 4. Add the eggs to the dough one at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the dough is smooth.Step 2: Preparing the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
1. In a shallow dish, combine sugar and cinnamon and mix well. 2. Set aside.Step 3: Frying the Mini Churros
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. 2. Fill a piping bag or a plastic bag with the churro dough. 3. Cut off the corner of the bag to make a small opening for piping. 4. Once the oil is hot, pipe the dough into the oil, cutting it off with scissors at about 2 inches in length. 5. Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown on all sides. 6. Remove the churros from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil. 7. While the churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar coating.Nutrition
One serving of mini churros contains approximately:
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Sugar: 15g