Discover how to prepare baked churros that are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and without a drop of oil! This easy recipe is perfect for those who want to satisfy their sweet tooth without making a mess in the kitchen. With simple ingredients, you will be surprised by the flavor and texture. And of course, don’t forget the creamy dulce de leche for dipping!
OVEN-BAKED Churros: You’ll Never Want to Fry Again After These Baked Churros!
12
servings15
minutes25
minutesDo you love churros but don’t like fried ones? Then this recipe is for you! Oven-baked churros, made with love and flavored with childhood flavors. A practical, economical and much lighter alternative — perfect for any occasion. Get ready to receive compliments!
Ingredients
1 cup (tea) of water
2 tablespoons of butter
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 pinch of salt
1 cup (tea) of wheat flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling
Dulce de leche to accompany
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. When it boils, turn off the heat and add the wheat flour all at once, stirring vigorously until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Let the dough cool for 5 minutes. Then add the egg and vanilla essence. Mix well until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Shape the churros directly on the baking tray, making strips of about 10 cm.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and, while still warm, roll the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve with dulce de leche or melted chocolate.
