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Churros

Fried dough pastry coated in cinnamon sugar.

45 minutes
Serves 4

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow dish, whisk together the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Boil Liquids: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Form Dough: Reduce heat to low. Dump in the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball of dough that pulls away from the sides. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs: Transfer the dough to a bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a time using a hand mixer. The dough will look separated at first but will come together into a thick, sticky paste.

  5. 5

    Pipe and Fry: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, using scissors to snip the ends. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Coat and Serve: Remove the churros with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. While still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve immediately, ideally with warm chocolate sauce.

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