HOW TO PREPARE CHURROS.

Churros are a delicious Spanish treat, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, especially when paired with hot chocolate or café con leche. Here’s a traditional recipe to prepare churros at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup white sugar, for coating
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for coating)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a small saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Add Flour:
   • Remove the pan from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball. The dough should be smooth and not sticky.
3. Heat Oil for Frying:
   • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375°F (190°C).
4. Pipe Churros:
   • Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil. You can cut them off with scissors or a knife to your desired length (typically 4-6 inches long).
5. Fry Churros:
   • Fry churros in batches until golden brown, turning them once. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes per side. Use tongs to remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. Coat with Sugar and Cinnamon:
   • Mix 1/2 cup of sugar with cinnamon (if using) in a shallow dish. While the churros are still warm, roll them in the sugar mixture until evenly coated.
7. Serve:
   • Serve churros warm with a dipping sauce such as hot chocolate, dulce de leche, or caramel sauce.

Tips:

• Piping Bag Alternative: If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a sturdy zip-top bag with a corner snipped off to pipe the dough into the oil.
• Oil Temperature: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the churros to ensure they cook through and get crispy on the outside.
• Shape Variation: Churros can also be shaped into loops or spirals for a fun twist.

Enjoy these crispy, sugary churros with your favorite dipping sauce and savor a taste of Spanish sweetness right at home!