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Churros
These Mexican bread twists, sweetened with a dusting of icing sugar, make an ideal accompaniment to dessert coffees and hot chocolates.
What you need
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 600 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 g plain flour, sifted
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tsp caster sugar, for dusting
Method
Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 180°C / 350F.
Meanwhile, place the water and salt in a large pan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat. Pour in the flour and beat vigorously, until well mixed and a smooth dough is formed.
Stir in the eggs a little at a time, adding enough until a smooth and shiny, but not runny, dough has been formed. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large nozzle. Pipe the dough into 16 figure-of-8 shapes.
Lower 4 of these churros into the oil at a time, and fry for 2-3 mins or until golden brown.
Drain well on kitchen paper. Repeat with remaining churros, keeping the cooked ones warm. Dust with caster sugar. Serve immediately.
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Preparation 25 minutes Cook 8 minutes Total 33 minutes -
Energy 100 kcal/serving Fat 1.17 g/serving Carbohydrates 311.62 g/serving Glycaemic Index 70 Glycaemic Load 13.76 
Serving suggestion
Cook's tip
If you don't have a temperature control for deep-frying, drop a cube of white bread in the oil. It should be golden brown in about 60 seconds
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 420 | 616 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 100 | 147 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 3.27 | 4.80 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 19.5 | 28.6 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 0.80 | 1.17 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 0.21 | 0.31 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 0.68 | 0.99 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 153 | 225 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 0.38 | 0.56 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 10.5 | 15.4 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 0.06 | 0.08 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.02 | 0.03 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 3.81 | 5.59 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.15 | 0.22 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.25 | 0.36 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 66.5 | 97.6 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 41.1 | 60.3 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.24 | 1.83 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 6.42 | 9.42 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 1.48 | 2.17 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0.18 | 0.26 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.15 | 0.22 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 36.8 | 54.0 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.20 | 0.29 | 1.4 |
This recipe is:
- Low in fat
Demi-veg- Vegetarian
Citrus free
Corn-free
Cow-dairy free
Dairy free
Peanut free
Shellfish free
Yeast free
What the text colours mean:
- Low in fat
- High in fibre
- Rich source
- Known source
This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.
The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible or unavailable
IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.
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