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Best Churro Recipe (Disney Copycat Churros) Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Best Churro Recipe replicates the iconic Disney churros with a crispy, golden exterior and a soft, tender inside. These fried dough sticks are coated in a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend, making them the perfect sweet treat to enjoy warm, ideally paired with chocolate or caramel dipping sauces. The recipe is straightforward, utilizing a stovetop frying method for the perfect texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons, cut into pieces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs

Frying

  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (for frying, peanut or canola oil can be used)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Heat the Liquid: In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, allowing the butter to melt completely and the surface to bubble vigorously, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then reduce heat to low.
  2. Mix the Dough: Add all the flour at once to the boiling liquid, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough pulls away from the sides and forms a smooth ball, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool for 5 to 7 minutes until warm but comfortable to touch.
  3. Add the Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Initially slippery, the dough will become thick and pipeable as eggs are combined. Set the dough aside.
  4. Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan and heat over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C), verified with a candy thermometer. Test the temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the oil; it should sizzle immediately and rise to the surface.
  5. Pipe and Fry: Fill a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip with dough. Pipe 1-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting each piece with a knife. Fry 5 to 6 pieces at a time, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  6. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Combine sugar and remaining cinnamon in a bowl. Toss the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated, ensuring the sugar adheres while the churros are still hot.
  7. Serve: Arrange churros on a serving plate and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces such as chocolate fudge or caramel.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure oil is at the optimal frying temperature of 350°F for best texture.
  • The dough must be cool enough before adding eggs to avoid cooking them prematurely.
  • Fry churros in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
  • Serve immediately for the crispiest texture and best flavor.
  • Feel free to substitute vegetable oil with peanut or canola oil depending on preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/best-churro-recipe-disney-copycat-churros-recipe/