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Churros

Spain

The breakfast of Spain. Churrerías open at 7am and serve until midday. Dunking in chocolate is non-negotiable.

Spanish fried dough sticks — crispy, ridged dough fried until golden, rolled in cinnamon sugar and dunked in thick hot chocolate. Spain's universal breakfast and merienda.

Authentic Spain Churros recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
450 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

300gplain flour
300mlboiling water
1 tspsalt
oilfor frying
cinnamon sugarto roll
thick hot chocolateto serve

Method

1

Mix flour with boiling water and salt to form a thick dough. Beat until smooth.

2

Fill a churrera or piping bag. Pipe directly into hot oil at 180°C.

3

Fry 3-4 minutes, turning, until golden. Drain.

4

Roll in cinnamon sugar. Serve with thick hot chocolate.

Chef's Tip

The water must be boiling when added — this gelatinises the starch and creates the chewy interior.

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