Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 400 g (~3¼ cups ) plain flour
- 400 ml (~1⅔ cups) boiling water
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Vegetable oil
Directions
Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
Add the boiling water gradually to the flour, mixing constantly until you get a very thick, smooth paste.
Allow to stand for about an hour.
Heat up a deep frying pan of oil until it shimmers.
Using an icing bag , or a freezer bag with the corner cut out to give a hole about the size of your little finger, squeeze the paste into the pan. Use a pair of scissors to cut the sausage-shaped pieces off after about 10 cm.
Fry the churros until golden brown and crunchy. If the pieces are too thick and are still raw in the middle, cut them in half lengthwise and fry again.
Remove churros from oil, and drain on a rack or paper towels .
Serve dusted liberally with sugar or hot chocolate sauce (or both).