In the historic center of Mexico City, rain or shine, you’ll likely find a line outside Churrería El Moro. The chain’s original location has been around since 1935, and its mosaic-tile signage and stained-glass windows reflect the art deco style of the time. Its churros are light and hot, and the cinnamon sugar they’re coated in clings to your fingers and clothes. The mess and the sweetness knock you into a childlike state. Here in Texas, purveyors are leaning into that feeling with their over-the-top versions of the treat.But first, a primer. Churros are made from choux pastry, a mixture that generally consists of butter, eggs, flour, water, salt, and sugar that puffs when cooked. The dough is pushed through an extruder that gives the…
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