Churros
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. Traditionally, churros are fried in oil, but Spaniards also use a simpler method—baking them on parchment paper. Churros look similar to eclairs and have the same soft texture. They can be served with any jam, chocolate, cream, or even filled with savory fillings. In Spain, this dessert is available everywhere, and even beginner cooks and children can make it. Look, the pastry is ready. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The basis of this dessert is choux pastry, which isn't that difficult to prepare. The main thing is to follow the sequence.
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Step 2
2. First, we need to melt the butter (you can use margarine). Do not bring to a boil and stir constantly.
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Step 3
3. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and pour in the flour. Quickly knead the dough.
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Step 4
4. Add the egg and continue kneading the dough.
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Step 5
5. For baking or frying churros, we need a pastry bag. Place the dough into it and pack it tightly.
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Step 6
6. If you don't have a piping bag, use a regular sturdy plastic bag and make a small cut in one corner.
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Step 7
7. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and squeeze out small pieces of dough. The dough strips can be made in decorative shapes, even in the form of a horseshoe, which is also a classic churros variation.
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Step 8
8. Place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes. While the churros are baking, take a wide plate, pour sugar onto it, and add cinnamon. Mix thoroughly. This will be our topping.
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Step 9
9. You can use any spices, even savory ones, but then add 1 teaspoon of sugar and a pinch of salt to the dough. I made sweet churros and served them with melted chocolate.