Churros are spiral-shaped fried patries. They are often referred to as "Mexican doughnuts". They are usually golden brown and crispy on the outside with a cake-like center.http://www.cooking-mexican-recipes.com/churro-recipe.html The sweet treats are often sold at churreria stands, topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon, and served with a chocolate dunking sauce.http://www.xmission.com/~dderhak/recipe/churros.htm
Churros are a traditional Spanish dessert developed by shepherds who lived high in the mountains of Spain. The cylindrical, cake-like food was easily cooked in a pan over an open fire. Churros were originally about the size of a breadstick and were eaten plain or rolled in cinnamon sugar. They are still a popular breakfast food, snack and dessert.http://www.churrisimo.com/churros_history.html
Later, the popularity of the dessert grew and spread to Mexico and Argentina. Today, the food is popular throughout the United States.http://www.churros.com/ In addition to the traditional style churro, today churros are available in a wide variety of flavors and styles such as strawberry, cinnamon, apple, bavarian cream and cajeta.http://www.churros.com/churros.html These are often larger sized churros, with the original-sized food referred to as a churrito.http://www.churrisimo.com/churros_history.html
Tips for Making Churros
One of the most important tips to keep in mind when making churros is to ensure that the oil is hot. If not, you may end up with soggy churros that are less than appetizing. A tool to use to get the churros to look like commecially-make churros is a frosting decorator tool. This is used to extrude the dough into the familiar churro shape by using the tool with the largest star tip attached. A serving suggestion is to serve your homemade churros with Mexican hot chocolate topped with whipped cream.http://www.cooking-mexican-recipes.com/churro-recipe.html Another popular beverage served with churros is Cafe de Olla.http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/Articles/Ethnic-Unique-Foods-Ingredients-645/churros.aspx Churros are often topped with powdered sugar and can be served with a chocolate dunking sauce or other sweet dip.http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michelle-bernstein/churros-recipe/index.html
Churro Variations
In Cuba, churros are served with guava. In Chile, Argentina and Brazil, they are served with dulce de leche. Churros have become increasingly popular in the United States and are served with powdered sugar.
Video: Good Food - Churros
This video looks at the popularity of churros. Churros are a fried pastry, similar to a donut. Churros originated in Spain, but their popularity spread through countries such as Argentina and Mexico. The dessert is popular throughout the United States today. They are often served topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon and with a chocolate dipping sauce. They are often referred to as Spanish or Mexican doughnuts.
Where To Go For A Churro
- Food Directory: Yelp
Churro Makers and Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Tres Estrellas Churros Flour Mix | Churro Pastry Maker
References
Fast Facts
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Originated in Spain
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A churro maker is called a "Churrero"
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Named after a breed of sheep called Churro because of the resemblance of the snack to the sheep's horns
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Also called a "Mexican doughnut"
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Traditionally made with potato dough
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Turkey makes a version called Tulumba Tatlisi
