Where does Churros come from?

Churros — country of origin: Spain.

What is Churros made of?

Flour, water, salt, sugar, frying oil, dark chocolate, milk.

Which allergens does Churros contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

How do you pronounce Churros?

Churros (Spanish) is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃuros/.

Churros

Pronunciation (IPA) /ˈt͡ʃuros/

Ridged sticks of fried dough dusted with sugar, dipped into a cup of hot chocolate thick enough to stand a spoon in.

Also known as: Chocolate con churros · Porras

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Churros are ridged sticks of fried dough, dusted with sugar and dipped into thick hot chocolate. They are one of the plainest recipes in this wiki and one of the most exacting to fry well.

What it actually is

The dough is flour, water and salt. That is all. There is no egg and no dairy, which is what separates it from French choux pastry, and it is worth knowing because it makes the dough itself vegan.

It is piped through a star-shaped nozzle straight into hot oil. Those ridges are not decoration — they give the surface area that crisps, while the inside stays soft. The lengths are cut, drained and dusted with sugar.

The chocolate is not a drink. Chocolate a la taza is thick and almost pudding-like, made to be dipped into rather than sipped alongside.

Porras are the thicker, softer relative, made with a raising agent and common in Madrid.

How it's served

With a cup of thick chocolate, for dipping.
In a paper cone or on a plate, in portions of four to six.
At breakfast, as an afternoon merienda, or at dawn — churrerías open very early, and that last habit is the famous one.

Say how many come in a portion and whether the chocolate is included or priced separately. This is the most common source of confusion.
Note that the dough is vegan if you fry in vegetable oil — an easy and genuine claim most kitchens miss. The chocolate is not.
Flag the gluten, and say whether the fryer is shared with savoury items.
They are best within minutes of frying; if you sell them for delivery, say so honestly or don't.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Churros?: Ridged sticks of fried dough dusted with sugar, dipped into a cup of hot chocolate thick enough to stand a spoon in.
Where does Churros come from?: Churros — country of origin: Spain.
What is Churros made of?: Flour, water, salt, sugar, frying oil, dark chocolate, milk.
Which allergens does Churros contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
What is Churros also known as?: Chocolate con churros, Porras.
How do you pronounce Churros?: Churros (Spanish) is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃuros/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.