Ingredients
- Water: 250ml
- Butter: 60 g
- Salt: A pinch
- Vanilla sugar: 1 sachet (approx. 7-8 g)
- Flour: 250 g
- Eggs: 2 big
- Oil: For frying
- Powdered sugar: For the coating
Instructions
1. Prepare the base of the dough
- In a saucepan, mix thewater, the butter, the salt and the vanilla sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil until the butter is completely melted.
2. Add the flour
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour all at once.
- Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. Add the eggs
- Let the dough cool slightly, then add the eggs one by one.
- Mix thoroughly after each egg until the batter is thick, smooth and glossy.
4. Cook the churros
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Form strips of dough (about 10-15 cm long) directly in the hot oil, cutting the ends with scissors.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
5. Finishing Touches
- Remove the churros and drain them on absorbent paper.
- While they are still warm, roll them in the sugar.