History of Churros
What country is most often known as the origin of churros?
Spain
What basic type of dough are churros made of?
Fried dough
Churros are crunchy on the outside and ____ on the inside
Soft/Fluffy
What public places are churros especially popular in?
Theme parks, Fairs, and Festivals
How many main competing origin theories do churros?
Two main theories
What century are churros are believed to have been created?
The 16th century
What kitchen tool is often used to shape churros before frying?
A piping bag
Churros are deep-fried until they turn what color?
Golden brown
Churros are part of the cultural tradition of countries where what language is spoken?
Spanish-speaking countries
This hot drink is often paired with churros in Spain.
Hot Chocolate
Along with Spain, which country is sometimes claimed to be the true inventor of churros?
China
What nozzle shape do churros get their ridges from?
What do the star-shaped ridges help prevent?
Bursting while frying and help sugar stick
Churros are described as a simple, versatile, and this what kind of treat?
Churros are considered which type of food: breakfast, snack, or dinner.
Breakfast and/or snack
True or False: The exact origin of churros is known for certain.
False
Churros are cooked by placing the dough in ____.
Hot oil (for deep frying)
What is the key feature of churros in contrast?
Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside
Churros often bring what feeling? It is linked to childhood memories.
Nostalgia
This word describes the flavor of churros: lightly ____.
Lightly sweet
What time of day are churros traditionally eaten in Spain?
Breakfast/Morning
After frying, churros are usually rolled in what sweet mixture?
Cinnamon sugar
What type of pastry are churros are considered?
Fried dough pastry
True, or False: Churros are only found in Spain
False
What is the purpose of the ridges on the churros?
Helps the sugar stick to the dough