I think that's the tastiest post title we have EVER had here on the blog, am I right?!
Churros take me right back to my childhood in Rio (no, not Mexico..) where we could buy them from street vendors filled with dulce de leche... (insert Homer Simpson-style drool noise) :p
Churros take me right back to my childhood in Rio (no, not Mexico..) where we could buy them from street vendors filled with dulce de leche... (insert Homer Simpson-style drool noise) :p
Despite trying to lead a healthy life; I believe a little of what you fancy now and again, does you a world of good. And churros, my friends; is sweet medication for your soul!
Yes, I get all poetic when it comes to food drenched in cinnamon and dipped in Nutella sauce (more Homer drool noises...).
And since Cinco de Mayo is around the corner, I decided to have a go at making my own churros.
It would be the perfect dessert to end a fabulous fiesta like we shared earlier this week. And it turns out it's mega easy to make too!
This recipe has been modified from one I found on the community forum of the Nigella site. The recipe on there wasn't tested, and when I made it; it gave a sloppy consistency, so I tweaked it.
I also added measurements in cups to make the road to your sweet treat a LOT quicker.
Homemade Cinnamon Churros with Nutella Sauce Recipe
Make about 16 sticks of churros - Click for printable recipe.
Ingredients:
For the churros batter:
* 1 cup of plain flour, sifted
* 1 teaspoon of baking powder
* 1 pinch of salt
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 300 ml (10 fl oz) boiling water
* oil for deep frying
For the churros chocolate topping:
* 1/3 cup of caster sugar
* 2 tablespoons of cinnamon
* a jar of Nutella
Directions:
1) Mix the cinnamon and sugar for the topping in a bowl or brown paper nag and set aside.
2) In a large bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder and mix.
3) In a separate bowl add olive oil and boiling water. Stir, then make a well int he center of the flour bowl and add the water mixture, stirring with a fork or hand whisk until combined. The dough will be like a slightly soft bread dough and very stick to the touch, but firm enough to place into a piping bag. let it rest for 10 minutes.
4) Meanwhile, heat your deep fat fryer to 170 deg C or 338 deg F.
5) Add the churros dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Carefully squeeze out churros sticks (length of choice) directly into the hot oil and cut ends with a pair of scissors. Don't cook more than 3 at a time because they can stick together.
Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy and golden. Drain excess oil onto kitchen paper.
6) To serve, heat up the Nutella into a microwavable bowl for about 30 seconds, until it's pouring consistency. Sprinkle churros with the cinnamon sugar and serve at once!
These churros look amazing!! And that nutella sauce - I can eat these for every meal!
ReplyDeletehaha me too! :D
DeleteYum! I have always wanted to make churros at home.
ReplyDeleteReally is super easy! let me know if you make them ;)
DeleteI live in the land of churros ... and they still enticed me over at the Funky Polkadot party :)- They look too good!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear! they were totally yum! :)
DeleteThanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeletestop it. I can't even handle how delicious these look!!!! Nutella dipping sauce!?
ReplyDeleteYeah, double whammy ;)
DeleteHi Marilyn, thank you so much for stopping by! You don't know what you're missing! These are a real treat! :) Totally recommend it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! looks delicious... I will try this out! Lisa@ Sweet Tea N' Salty Air
ReplyDeleteLove cinnamon churros! Thanks for the recipe, I need to make this!! :)
ReplyDeletelet me know if you do! :)
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