CINNAMON-ESPRESSO CHURROS

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Cinnamon-Espresso Churros image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 29m

Yield 16 to 18 churros

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 cup water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
Canola oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon and espresso powder. Set aside.
  • Churros: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust liberally with flour. Set aside. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the water, butter, sugar, espresso powder, and salt over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and, using a wooden spoon, stir in the 1 cup of flour all at once. Return the pan to low heat and stir continuously until the mixture forms a thick dough, about 2 minutes. Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. With the machine running on medium speed, slowly add the eggs. Continue to beat until the eggs are fully incorporated and the dough is thick, about 4 minutes. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet in 4-inch long logs.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about 1/3 of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in a couple of minutes.) Using a thin metal spatula, transfer the dough, 4 pieces at a time, into the hot oil, and fry until dark-golden and crispy, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and roll in the cinnamon-espresso sugar while still hot. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

Danyell Collins
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I'm not sure how to make churros, but this recipe looks easy enough to follow. I might give it a try.


Bongiwe Mabaso
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These churros look so good! I'm definitely going to try making them this weekend.


Joey Wilbur
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I'm allergic to cinnamon, so I'm wondering if I can substitute another spice. Do you have any suggestions?


Nwankwo Prosper
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I'm not a big fan of churros, but these sound delicious. I might have to give them a try.


David L “Slyce'man” Yancy
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These churros look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Sanadii Mnaim Izzal Islam
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my churros turned out flat and doughy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Najia Pelister
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The churros were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was great. I will try using less oil next time.


Samar Solangi
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These churros were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I love the combination of cinnamon and espresso.


Jaylin Beltran
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Followed the recipe exactly and the churros turned out perfectly. I was worried that the espresso would be too strong, but it was just right. The churros were delicious and everyone loved them.


Sham Ravi
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These churros were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the cinnamon-espresso sugar coating was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.