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Rainbow Churros with Dips

Colorful rainbow churros served with a variety of sweet dipping sauces, perfect for parties, celebrations, or a fun twist on the classic Spanish treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce (for dip)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for dip)
  • 1/2 cup strawberry sauce (for dip)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  2. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball of dough.
  3. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and tint each portion with a different food coloring.
  4. Transfer each colored dough into piping bags fitted with a star tip.
  5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. Mix 1/2 cup sugar with cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll warm churros in the mixture to coat.
  8. Serve warm with chocolate, caramel, and strawberry dipping sauces.

Notes

  • For extra crispness, fry churros in small batches.
  • You can use any food coloring of choice for your rainbow effect.
  • Best served immediately while warm and crispy.

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