Turkish Churros
Turkish churros are a sweet, crispy delight that combines traditional churros with aromatic Turkish flavors. Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, golden treat, coated in cinnamon sugar and paired with rich chocolate sauce for dipping. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make churros will transport you to the vibrant streets of Istanbul with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 churros 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for coating)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and butter until boiling. Stir in sugar and salt.
- Add flour, mixing until a dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to about 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, frying until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and roll in cinnamon sugar while warm. Serve with chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg