The fried dough breakfast pastry commonly called a churro is also named churro in Spanish.
Churros are made by piping dough through a star-shaped nozzle and frying it until crisp. They are often sprinkled with sugar and served with thick hot chocolate, especially in Spain. Some versions are filled with chocolate, caramel, or other sweet fillings.
The word and pastry are associated with Spain and have spread widely through Latin America and other regions. Shapes and recipes vary: some churros are straight, while others are looped or curved.
A churro is not the same as a buñuelo, which is a broader category of fried dough found in several Spanish-speaking cuisines. Ensaimada is a spiral-shaped sweet bread from Mallorca, and torrija is a Spanish bread pudding.