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Homemade Classic Churros

These homemade churros are perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft inside with a dusting of sweet cinnamon sugar.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Spanish· July 19, 2026
Homemade Classic Churros
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
25 minutes
Serves
4

There is something so special about biting into a warm churro fresh from the fryer. These treats are surprisingly easy to make at home and always feel like a little celebration whenever I serve them to my family.

My best advice is to keep a close eye on the oil temperature. If it is too hot the outside will brown before the center is cooked through, so medium heat is definitely your friend here.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup white sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  2. 2

    Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.

  3. 3

    Heat the frying oil in a deep skillet or pot to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

  4. 4

    Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

  5. 5

    Pipe strips of dough directly into the hot oil, using kitchen scissors to cut the dough to your desired length.

  6. 6

    Fry the churros until they are golden brown on all sides, then drain them briefly on paper towels.

  7. 7

    Mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl and roll the warm churros in the mixture until they are well coated.

💡 Tips

Serve these warm with a side of melted chocolate or dulce de leche for dipping. If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container for a day and refresh them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Make sure not to overcrowd your pan while frying so the oil temperature stays steady.

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