Churros are one of those recipes that can’t go wrong. Ideal to eat at any time of the year, learn how to prepare them at home for a snack.
A traditional recipe of the Argentine gastronomy, and one of the best accompaniments for mate. This classic of Summer Vacation You can prepare it at home in five simple steps and without spending more.
This recipe Not only will it allow you to surprise your friends and family in the snack, but it will also be useful to take to children’s school events or celebrate national days. Go ahead and learn to do them on your own, it’s easier than it seems.
Churros can be eaten simple or filled, Their versatility allows them to be adaptable to all tastes. Although the favorite ingredient is caramel sauceanother Argentine classic, can also have pastry cream, hazelnut paste, among others.
Churros recipe: an Argentine classic
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Ingredients
- 250 cc Water
- 250 cc Milk
- 350 gr Flour 0000
- 1 pinch Salt
Step by Step
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Heat the water together with the milk and a pinch of salt until it comes to a boil.
Add the flour all at once and beat until a dough forms.
Remove from the heat and pour the dough onto a counter.
Knead well to remove any remaining air and thus prevent them from exploding during cooking. In this step you have to endure the heat of the dough a little. You can help yourself with a cloth or towel to avoid burning yourself.
Shape the dough with a churrera or pastry bag and cook them in oil at medium temperature. Attention: Be careful that they do not explode.
Finally, sprinkle them hot with sugar.
How to prepare pastry cream at home
If you prefer a filling that is not as cloying as caramel sauce, you can opt for the pastry cream. This preparation is very simple to make at home and you will need few ingredients:
- 250 ml milk
- 55 grams of sugar
- lemon peels
- 2 egg yolks
- 20 grams of cornstarch
Recipe preparation
- Place in a microwave-safe container 200 ml of milk together with sugar. Add a few pieces of lemon peel (without the white part).
- Take the container to microwave at maximum power for 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the egg yolks and the 50 ml milk remaining. Stir and add the cornstarch. Continue beating until it comes together perfectly.
- Remove the container from the microwave and mix it with the preparation from step 3. Use a small strainer to retain the lemon peels.
- Take the container to microwave for 1 more minute, at maximum power. After this time, remove and beat well to obtain the desired consistency. If you want it more liquid, add a splash of milk and put it in the microwave for a few more seconds, beating again when we remove it.
Ready! Just subtract let cool the cream for a few minutes and fill the churros with the help of a pastry bag, if possible, to obtain a better result.
Source: Ambito
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