- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- oil for deep frying
- Sift together the flour, salt and brown sugar.
- Place the water and canola oil in a saucepan; heat to a boil.
- Remove the pan from the stove.
- Add the flour mixture to the boiling liquid; beat with a wooden spoon until stiff paste forms.
- Cool slightly.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Heat the oil for deep frying to 340-350 degrees Fahrenheit in a deep-fryer or deep saucepan.
- Meanwhile, stir together the sugar and cinnamon on a large plate.
- Layer paper towels on another plate.
- Spoon the dough into a large pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip.
- Squeeze 3 to 4 inches of the dough into the hot oil.
- Cook the churro until golden, about 1 minute.
- Turn it over using tongs; cook until golden, 1 minute.
- Remove; drain the churro on the paper towels.
- Dip the churro into the cinnamon sugar; place on a platter.
- Repeat the same process until all the dough is gone.
- Serve hot.