Homemade Churros
These homemade churros are perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. With just a few pantry ingredients, you can whip up this classic treat that rivals any fair or theme park favorite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs cold
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil.
- Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes until dough forms a ball.
- Transfer to a bowl and beat for 2 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Heat 2 inches of oil to 370°F.
- Pipe 6-inch churros into the oil and fry 1.5 minutes per side.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/homemade-churros-recipe/
Notes
- Use cold eggs to help the dough stay thick and easier to pipe.
- Don’t overmix after adding eggs—stop when the dough is smooth.
- For best results, use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature.
- These are best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer for a few minutes.