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Churros

Delicious Homemade Churros: Sweet, Crispy, and Gluten-Free Fun

Indulge in these delicious gluten-free churros, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 churros
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Water at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Butter can be replaced with dairy-free butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt preferably kosher or sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated White Sugar
  • 1 cup Cup4Cup Gluten-Free Flour or Homemade Flour Blend
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch optional if using the homemade flour blend
  • 3-4 whole eggs room temperature for a total of 175 grams
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon for coating
  • Vegetable Oil for frying choose an oil with a high smoke point like canola or peanut oil
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon mix to taste

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Food processor
  • Piping bag
  • deep skillet
  • kitchen thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gluten Free Churros
  1. Sift together the Cup4Cup gluten-free flour and cornstarch (if using) in a medium bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Once simmering, add the dry ingredients and stir vigorously until the dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  4. Return the pan to low heat and stir for an additional minute to slightly dry out the dough.
  5. Transfer the dough to a food processor and let it cool for about 5 minutes, then pulse briefly.
  6. With the food processor running, gradually add 3-4 room-temperature eggs until fully incorporated.
  7. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and chill for 15-30 minutes.
  8. In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
  9. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 360°F using a kitchen thermometer to maintain accuracy.
  10. Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil and fry for 90 seconds to 2 minutes per side.
  11. Once golden, drain the churros on a plate lined with paper towels and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1churroCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve churros warm for the best flavor and enjoy them within 12 hours to maintain their crispiness.

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