Disney-Inspired Churros (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Coating
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
→ Dough
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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2 large cold eggs
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1/2 cup water
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8 tablespoons cubed unsalted butter
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup whole milk
→ For Frying and Serving
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Chocolate sauce (optional)
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Vegetable oil for frying
# Instructions:
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Combine the sugar with cinnamon in a shallow dish. Leave it nearby for rolling the churros later.
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Take a medium pot and warm up the water, milk, vanilla, butter, salt, sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat. Let it boil while stirring frequently. Then lower the heat.
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Dump the flour into the hot liquid and stir nonstop until you’ve got a smooth dough ball that doesn’t stick as much, which should take 2 or 3 minutes.
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Scoop the dough into a big bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat it for about 2 minutes, letting it cool a bit. One at a time, add the eggs while mixing until the dough’s nice and smooth.
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Heat up a couple of inches of oil in a pan until it’s around 360°F. Pipe long strips of dough into the hot oil using a star-shaped tip, about 3 inches per strip. Fry until golden, which should take 1.5 minutes per side. Keep the oil between 350°F and 370°F as you go.
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After frying, quickly place the churros on paper towels to drain, then roll them in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Enjoy them right away, maybe with some chocolate sauce on the side.
# Notes:
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Ensure your oil stays within 350-370°F so the churros fry perfectly.
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Don’t toss too many churros in the pan at once—fry them in smaller batches.