Honey Lavender Churro Dough
This Honey Lavender Churro Dough brings a floral twist to classic churros, blending fragrant lavender with sweet honey for a crispy and aromatic treat.
Equipment
- Saucepan for boiling water and butter
- Mixing bowl for combining ingredients
- Electric mixer to mix the dough
- Deep fryer for frying the churros
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp honey for dough
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender finely ground
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar for coating churros
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for coating churros
- 1/4 cup honey for drizzling
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water, butter, honey, and lavender to a boil. Stir until butter is fully melted.
- Reduce heat to low. Add flour, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth ball.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract until the dough is smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Pipe dough into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll fried churros in the mixture while still warm.
- Drizzle warm churros with honey for extra sweetness before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in an oven for crispiness.
- Serving Tip: Pair with lavender-infused whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 180Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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