This homemade churro recipe tastes very similar to the Disney churro that the entire family goes crazy for! Each one is fried to perfection then rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture that is sweet and tasty.
Heat at least 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven until it reaches 375°F. You want the oil deep enough for the churro to float in the oil and have room around it to cook.
Heat water, butter, salt, sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat in a medium saucepan until the butter is completely melted.
Remove from heat and add in the flour, stirring with a wooden spoon until fully combined.
Return to the burner over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes longer until dough forms a ball and a thin layer of flour begins to coat the saucepan. Remove from heat and allow dough to cool for 5 minutes.
One at a time, mix in each egg, beating the dough well until each egg is fully incorporated.
Transfer dough to a large piping bag fitted with a large star piping tip (I prefer tip #1M.)
When the oil is hot, pipe a steady stream of dough into the oil. You can make the churros any size that you want. The longer they get, the harder I find it to keep them straight.
Fry until golden brown (1-2 minutes), then remove with a slotted spoon and place on several layers of paper towel or paper bags to drain excess oil.
Transfer warm churros into a large bowl of cinnamon sugar and toss until coated. Serve!
Notes
Keep the oil temperature as even as possible. Frying churros to a nice golden brown is most successful between 350-375°F. A dutch oven will help maintain a steady temperature and hold the heat.If you have access to a deep fryer, that is always a consistent, reliable frying method. I love my deep fryer!Dip churros in melted chocolate.Serve churros on top ofChurro dough is basically a choux pastry dough with cinnamon added.To make cinnamon sugar, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon.