Crispy Homemade Churros (Mexican Street‑style)

Ingredients

• 2 kg All-Purpose Flour (sifted, room temperature)
• 6 L Water (clean bottled water, bring to a rolling boil)
• 0.5 cup Salt (fine sea salt, adjust to taste)
• 1 piece Vanilla Bean (Jaloma) (split lengthwise, use half the seeds for 2 kg flour)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for dough) (neutral oil to keep dough from drying)
• 5 L Vegetable Oil (for frying) (deep‑frying oil, keep temperature steady at 190 °C)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
• 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon (for coating)
• 1 cup Cajeta (goat‑milk caramel) (optional filling, warm before use)
• 1 cup Nutella (optional filling, warm slightly for easier piping)

Instructions

1. Measure and Prepare Ingredients

   Weigh 2 kg flour, measure 6 L water, ½ cup salt, split the vanilla bean, and set oil, sugar and cinnamon aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil Water with Salt and Vanilla

   In the large pot bring the water to a rolling boil, add the salt and the scraped vanilla seeds. Stir until dissolved.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 190°C

3. Incorporate Flour

   Reduce heat to medium, then add the sifted flour all at once. Stir vigorously with the wooden spoon until a smooth, lump‑free dough forms.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

4. Finish Dough and Rest

   Remove the pot from heat, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and mix until fully incorporated. Let the dough rest in the pot for 5 minutes; it will firm slightly.

   Time: PT5M

5. Heat Frying Oil

   Transfer the pot to the stove, add 5 L oil and heat to 190 °C (375 °F). Use the thermometer to monitor temperature.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 190°C

6. Pipe and Fry Churros

   Fit the churro maker with a star nozzle, fill it with the dough, and pipe 10‑inch strips directly into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden brown (about 2‑3 minutes per batch).

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 190°C

7. Drain and Coat

   Using the slotted spoon, lift churros onto a paper‑towel‑lined tray. While still warm, roll them in a mixture of 1 cup sugar and 2 tbsp cinnamon.

   Time: PT5M

8. Optional Fillings

   If desired, pipe warm cajeta or Nutella into the center of each churro using a small pastry tip. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

18 g

Fat

7 g

Fiber

0.5 g