For a Christmas-inspired version of churros, try these snowflake churros which are golden, crisp, and delicious. They are a dessert that uses a classic churro batter that is piped into snowflake shapes rather than the usual rod shape.
The dough is basically a choux pastry, which is made on the stove; first, you heat water with the butter and sugar before stirring in the flour, eggs, and vanilla. Then, you pipe the dough onto snowflake templates before frying them in hot oil. They can be served dusted with sugar, but if desired, you could also dust them with cinnamon sugar or serve them with chocolate sauce for dipping.
What are Snowflake Churros?
Snowflake churros are inspired by churros, which are a fried pastry from Spain and Portugal. The dough is known as choux pastry, which includes flour, eggs, butter, and sugar, and is made on the stove. This results in a thick batter that is easy to pipe and fry. This version is very similar to the original except that it gets piped into snowflake shapes for some festive flair.
Pro Tips
- When making the dough, mix the eggs into the hot mixture quickly so that they don’t curdle.
- Use a thermometer to determine that your oil is hot enough. The ideal temperature is around 350 F (177 C).
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the snowflake churros from the oil.
- It is a good idea to drain the churros on paper towels before you serve them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Do Churros Taste Like?
Churros have a crispy outside, fluffy inside, and a buttery sweet flavor.
Are Churros Basically Donuts?
Churros are similar to donuts in that they are a fried butter, but they are a little different as they are a piped dough. Commonly, donuts use a dough that is leavened with yeast, and the donuts are cut into shapes before being fried. In the case of churros, the dough doesn’t include any leavening agents and the dough is pre-piped before being fried.
How Can I Serve Snowflake Churros?
Snowflake churros can be served dusted with powdered sugar and cups of coffee or hot chocolate. Alternatively, you could coat them in cinnamon sugar and serve them with chocolate sauce, similar to how churros usually are.
How to Store Snowflake Churros
Snowflake churros are best enjoyed warm out of the fryer, but if you happen to have some leftovers, you could store them in a sealed container in the fridge. Then, they can be warmed up in the oven to re-crisp them.
Ingredients
How to Make Snowflake Churros
Combine the water, butter, and sugar in a pot on the stove, and bring it to a boil.
Combine the water, butter, and sugar in a pot on the stove, and bring it to a boil.
Stir in the flour until a dough forms.
Stir in the flour until a dough forms.
Serve dusted with sugar!
In a bowl, mix the eggs with the egg yolk and vanilla until combined. Gradually stir the egg mixture into the dough until combined.
Place the dough in a piping bag. Pipe snowflake shapes using templates.
Fry the churros until they are golden brown.
Serve dusted with sugar!
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