Scratch Churros
- 2 C water
- 6 TBL butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 TBL granulated sugar
- 1 TBL vanilla extract
to be added later – do not simmer in Step 1 - 2 C AP flour and 2 eggs
CHOUX PASTRY
- Simmer above ingredients in a small pot for 3-5 minutes
- Meanwhile, gather together
- 2 C AP flour
- 2 eggs
- Add flour and mix well over heat until ball forms
- Move to a mixing bowl / stand mixer
- Add 1 egg, and mix until incorporated
- Add another egg, and mix
- Pipe using a 5/8 closed tip star tip while still warm
Cut with scissors at about 4-5 inches and place on baking sheet, or drop straight into 2″ hot oil
Oil should be about 365º – 375º - Chill 15 minutes in the refrigerator if on baking sheet
- Combine 1/2 C sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a large bowl
Sanding sugar or Turbinado sugar if you have it.
Grandpa’s CinnaSugar is good to keep on hand - Fry in hot oil for about 3-6 minutes
No more than 5 at a time – agitate frequently
= or cover lightly with foil and bake at 400º for 18-22 minutes
Turn off oven and leave in oven for 10 more minutes with oven door cracked - Drain 15 seconds on a paper towel (if fried)
- Toss, sprinkle, or roll in your CinnaSugar mixture
- Dip in Chocolate Dipping Sauce to eat
Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- 4-6 oz semi sweet chocolate
- or bitter sweet chocolate with 1 TBL sugar
- 1/3 C heavy cream (very warm – almost hot)
- 1/3 C whole milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- or 1 vanilla bean – split and scrape out vanilla
Alternate: Use Dulce de Leche
Easy Pan churros
- Puff pastry
- Cut 1 sheet into 8 strips – alternately, cut strips on a bias to make diamonds
If in strips, twist about 3-4 times before putting into hot oil - Cook in hot waffle iron or deep fry in peanut oil in a skillet
SWEET: Toss in 2 TBL Grandpa’s CinnaSugar® plus another 2 TBL Turbinado sugar
SAVORY: Toss in 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese while still hot
Dipping sauce
Crema Mexicana
Melted dark chocolate
Cinnamon
Cayenne or ancho chile powder