Clearly having a churro making kit is not at the top of your shopping list!! LOL But everyone loves these Mexican style doughnuts. And knowing a little about churro history you will realize this is a time honored tradition. So think about the fun you can have as a family. Everyone can make their favorite flavor or filling. And best of all create your own family memories and traditions.
Besides that once the kid’s get the hang of it, this is something they can do on their own. You can never start too soon on getting them familiar in being self sufficient in the kitchen. Especially when it is fun and deliciously rewarding.
Churro History
Of course I had never heard of a churro until I visited a neighborhood Mexican restaurant as a teenager many years ago. And it has been a favorite of mine ever since. At the time I had erroneously assumed it originated in Mexico. But in doing some research for the Churro Maker, I found that no one has actually pinned down it’s origins. As it turns out there are various theories about it’s history.
First off historians say it may be descended from a Chinese dough roll, called youtiao. Which is fried in oil and looks like two long breadsticks joined. This version was not sweet and not considered a desert. Some historians believe it was Portuguese explorers that brought this recipe back home and of course over the years was modified into a churro.
Second theory is that churros were invented by Spanish shepherds who fried a dough made of flour, salt and water (same base ingredients as youtiao). And over the years by adding eggs, butter, spices, became the churros of today. Maybe the distinctive shape was inspired by the ridged horns of the native Churra sheep.
Churro History is a Mystery
While the history of the churro is unclear, the tradition of dunking it into chocolate is not. Churros were introduced to South America during the Spanish Inquisition in the 1500s. When the Spanish returned to Europe with cacao, which was sweetened with sugar cane to make a thick hot chocolate that’s perfect for dipping your churro into!!
Above all have fun as a family utilizing this churro making kit with everything you need to have a blast. Create memories and family traditions!
As a result of the majority now seeking healthy methods in food preparation you have choices. Rather than frying in oil, you can use an Air Fryer or a Churro Maker! Making for some guilt free delightful treats!
Even More we now have Fiesta in a Box!! All the fixings at your fingertips and soon you will be licking them too!! LOL What a great gift idea too!!
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