Description
Easy homemade gluten free churros that are light, airy, fried until golden, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and filled with rich chocolate or other sweet fillings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 quart vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Heat water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until boiling and butter melts.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough ball forms.
- Cool dough for 5 minutes, then beat in eggs for 4 minutes until smooth.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F.
- Transfer dough to a pastry bag with a star tip.
- Pipe 4-inch strips of dough into hot oil.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning frequently, until golden.
- Drain briefly on paper towels.
- Roll warm churros in cinnamon sugar.
- Cool completely, then hollow centers.
- Pipe chocolate filling into churros from both ends.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for proper cooking.
- Allow churros to cool before filling.
- Avoid poking through the sides when hollowing.
- Warm fillings slightly for easier piping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 109mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg