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Churros
Boil water, salt and a spoon of oil. Dump in flour and beat off the heat until a smooth ball. Cool 5 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Churros take?
35 min all in — 15 min prep, 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
How much sugar?
80 g (for rolling, plus 1 tbsp in chocolate) of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Olive oil for frying → Sunflower or vegetable oil. Lighter flavour. Fine.
Any tips from this recipe?
The dough should be stiff enough to hold ridges. Do not crowd the oil or they steam.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.