Tag: Snack

Churros Recipe

It’s time to take your tastebuds on a journey and enjoy the sweet taste of churros. Churros are a sweet, Spanish-inspired snack that’s easy to make and delicious to eat. They’re perfect for a get-together with friends or a cozy night in with the family. Plus, they’re sure to be a hit with the kids!

Making churros is simple, but it does take some time. The dough needs to be cooked, cooled, formed into logs, and then deep-fried. Don’t be intimidated by all the steps – it’s worth it! Once you try them, you’ll never want to go back. Here’s what you need for this churros recipe:

Ingredients:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the melted butter and mix until it is crumbly. Slowly add in the warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface until about ¼ inch thick. Cut into strips about 2 inches long and ½ inch wide. Lightly press each strip into cinnamon sugar mixture (1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar). Heat oil in a deep pot or electric fryer until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Fry strips for about 3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

As a stay at home parent, I understand how hard it can be to find time to make delicious meals while also taking care of your family’s needs. That’s why I love this simple yet scrumptious churros recipe! It takes just minutes to prepare, so you can whip them up after dinner while the kids play or watch TV – bonus if your little ones can help out too! And when they’re done, you get to enjoy the sweet taste of churros together as a family – what could be better?

For me, making churros always brings back pleasant memories of my childhood when my mother would make them for us on special occasions like birthdays or holidays. Even now when I make them I can almost taste my mother’s churros – crispy on the outside but pillowy on the inside – with just enough cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top for an extra sweetness that would bring our entire family around the table with smiles on their faces. Making churros at home is my way of keeping those special moments alive – one delicious bite at a time!