Imagine walking through the streets of Madrid, Spain, early in the morning. The air smells warm and sweet, and you hear the sizzle of something frying in a café nearby. You peek inside and see people laughing, sipping hot chocolate and dunking big, golden pastries into their cups. That’s when you discover porras—Spain’s super-sized, super-fluffy version of churros! Porras are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and sprinkled with sugar. In Madrid, they’re more than just breakfast—they’re a way to start the day with friends, family and plenty of smiles. Let’s take a bite into this delicious Spanish tradition!
When I was craving a sweet treat, I discovered a delicious breakfast treat called porras (pronounced POH-ras). Have you ever seen a churro before? Imagine a churro’s bigger, fluffier cousin—that’s a porra! Porras are long, thick sticks of masa frita (fried dough) that are crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside. They’re sprinkled with azúcar (sugar) and often dipped into a cup of thick chocolate caliente (hot chocolate).
