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Churros | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Spain, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Churros | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Spain, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Churros | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Spain, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Churros | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Spain, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Churros | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Spain, Western Europe | TasteAtlas
Churros | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Spain, Western Europe | TasteAtlas

Churros

Elongated, crispy, crunchy and intensely fragrant, churros consist of deep-fried yeast dough encrusted with sugar. Although some may argue against consuming these sweet treats, warning others about the dangerous effects of sugar and fat on human bodies, the popularity of churros throughout the world doesn't seem to wane.


Originally invented by Spanish shepherds who could easily cook them in a pan over an open fire, today these unusually shaped, cinnamon sugar sprinkled twists are most commonly eaten in Spain and Latin America as a hot breakfast food, accompanied by a strong cup of coffee or a cup of thick hot chocolate.


Their characteristical shape is achieved by pressing the dough through plastic tubes so it emerges on the other side in thin, ridged ropes. Although churros are a Madrid specialty, the ones found in Seville are often praised because they differ in a lighter and more delicate texture.


In Cuba, they may be filled with guava, in Mexico with dulce de leche, and in Uruguay with cheese. Regardless of the varieties, churros are an indulgence that must be tried at least once.

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Recipe variations

  • 4.6

    Churros Madrileños

    READY IN 2h 25min

    These lozenge-shaped crispy treats are hailing from Madrid, hence the name churros madrileños or Madrid-style churros. This recipe is adapted from Spain.info, the official Spanish promotional and tourism website.

  • 4.6

    Churros de Canela

    READY IN 3h 25min

    The following is the recipe for cinnamon-flavored churros. They are prepared much the same as classic churros, except a few teaspoons of cinnamon are mixed with the flour before it's added to the boiling water to make a dough. When done, leave the churros to drain on paper towels and make sure to sprinkle them with sugar. 

  • 4.6

    Churros de Papas

    READY IN 2h 25min

    In this variant, the churros are made with a dough enriched with mashed potato flakes and milk, resulting in a more flavorful dough.

  • 4.6

    Churros de Maíz

    READY IN 20min

    These churros are prepared with a dough made with corn flour, milk, and salt. The resulting "dough", unlike the case with traditional churros recipes, is not cooked before frying.

  • 4.6

    Porras

    READY IN 1h 15min

    The following is the classic recipe for porras, a variety of churros prepared with either yeast or baking soda. Compared to churros, porras are larger, softer, and doughier but have the same stick-like shape.

  • 4.6

    Filled Porras

    READY IN 2h 40min

    These stuffed porras are made with rich dough consisting of flour, water, milk, and butter. Once porras are done, you can fill them with the filling of your choice. 

  • 4.6

    Tejeringos

    READY IN 45min

    Native to Grenada, Malaga, and Cádiz, tejeringo is a type of churro prepared similarly as a porra, meaning that it is leavened with yeast. However, what differentiates it from porra is its shape. Tejeringo is typically smaller, has a smooth surface, and is ring-shaped. 

Churros Authentic recipe

PREP 15min
COOK 10min
RESTING  2h
READY IN 2h 25min

These lozenge-shaped crispy treats are hailing from Madrid, hence the name churros madrileños or Madrid-style churros. This recipe is adapted from Spain.info, the official Spanish promotional and tourism website.

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