Hi Bold Bakers! Are baked churros better than a fried churro? I’ll show you how to make Homemade Baked Churros and you can find out for yourself. Plus, learn how to make a gorgeous Hot Chocolate to go along with them — so let’s get baking. Already have an account?
Baked Vs. Fried Churros
Making Homemade Baked Churros is so much easier than you might think. No need to heat up a big pan of messy vegetable oil and bring it to a boil, because this churro dough comes together super easily in a small saucepot on the stove and is then baked off like a sheet of cookies. There’s no need to fry until golden since you’ll be baking the churros until they’re golden. Similar to making my Choux Pastry, this dough starts by combining water, sugar, and butter in a pot. Once that has melted together you add in flour, which will form the mixture into a doughy paste. At this point, you add in your eggs, and the trick here is to mix in the eggs over low heat with a wooden spoon.
What You’ll Need To Make Churros
Baking sheets, parchment paper Medium saucepan Whisk Wooden spoon Piping bag/Pastry Bag Jug Ziplock bag Measuring cups and spoons
How To Make Churros
Covered in cinnamon sugar, dipped in chocolate — you need to make these baked churros right now (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below.)
Can You Substitute The Eggs?
Eggs are a key ingredient in this recipe as they help to bind the dough while adding texture and richness. For this reason, eggs cannot be swapped for anything else in this recipe.
What If I Don’t Have A Piping Bag?
Piping the Homemade Churros might sound intimidating but it’s actually super simple. The dough will be loose enough to scoop into your piping bag fitted with a star tip. By applying just a bit of pressure to the piping bag you can smoothly pipe the churros into 3-4 inch strips. They will bake up looking super professional! If you’ve never used a piping bag before, this is actually a great place to start, as the dough will do most of the work. If you do not have a piping bag you can always use a large plastic bag with the corner snipped off. This will not create the ridges like the star tip will, but will allow you to pipe nice even strips. Be sure to subscribe to my FREE Newsletter for more great recipes like this one!
How To Serve Homemade Baked Churros
After the churros have been baked, I toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm. This helps the sugar coating adhere to the churros and almost melt into them. I love to serve these fresh out of the oven with this Hot Chocolate — it’s a classic pairing.
How To Store Baked Churros
Leftover churros can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. That said they are best when freshly baked and warm!
Get More Baked, Not Fried, Recipes!
Baked Churro Donuts Baked Carrot Cake Donuts Baked Beignets
And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook! Full (and printable) recipe below!
