Oil-free Churros

Oil-free Churros is a easy Spanish recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Once Upon a Time in Pastry on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 35 min

Cost: $1.66 total, $0.42 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g All-purpose flour (Sift to avoid lumps)
  • 30 g Granulated sugar (Added to dry ingredients)
  • 1 c. à café Salt (Optional, enhances flavor)
  • 250 ml Whole milk (Room temperature)
  • 250 ml Water (Room temperature)
  • 50 g Unsalted butter (Melt before adding)
  • 2 pcs Eggs (At room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift the flour, add the granulated sugar and salt. Lightly mix with a whisk or spatula.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Mix the liquids

    In another container, combine the milk, water, melted butter and eggs. Stir until the butter is fully incorporated.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Combine the two mixtures

    Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients. Hand-whisk until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous dough. At first, lumps are normal; continue whisking until they disappear.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Prepare the churro machine

    Turn on the churro machine and wait for the green light to come on (pre-heated machine). Lightly grease the molds with a little oil on a paper towel, then wipe off the excess.

    Time: PT3M

  5. Cooking the churros

    Fill the machine molds with the dough using a spoon or a pastry bag. Close the lid and let cook for about 5 minutes, until the churros are golden and crisp on the outside.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 190°C

  6. Remove and serve

    With a wooden spoon, carefully remove the hot churros. Immediately dust with sugar or dip in Nutella, melted chocolate or any other accompaniment of your choice.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, low-calorie

Allergens: gluten, milk, eggs

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Oil-free Churros

Recipe by Once Upon a Time in Pastry

Light and crispy churros prepared in a special oil-free machine. This homemade version is healthier than fried churros, while retaining the slightly sweet taste and the soft-crisp texture. Ideal to enjoy plain, dusted with sugar or drizzled with Nutella.

EasySpanishServes 4

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Source Video
20m
Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
35m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.66
Total cost
$0.42
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Achieve a smooth, lump-free dough
  • Lightly grease the machine molds on first use
  • Observe the 5‑minute cooking time for a crisp texture

Safety Warnings

  • The machine reaches high temperatures: handle with gloves or a thick cloth to avoid burns
  • Do not touch the internal parts during cooking

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