Churros
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
24 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 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
Directions
  1. Sift together the flour, salt and brown sugar.
  2. Place the water and canola oil in a saucepan; heat to a boil.
  3. Remove the pan from the stove.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the boiling liquid; beat with a wooden spoon until stiff paste forms.
  5. Cool slightly.
  6. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  7. Heat the oil for deep frying to 340-350 degrees Fahrenheit in a deep-fryer or deep saucepan.
  8. Meanwhile, stir together the sugar and cinnamon on a large plate.
  9. Layer paper towels on another plate.
  10. Spoon the dough into a large pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip.
  11. Squeeze 3 to 4 inches of the dough into the hot oil.
  12. Cook the churro until golden, about 1 minute.
  13. Turn it over using tongs; cook until golden, 1 minute.
  14. Remove; drain the churro on the paper towels.
  15. Dip the churro into the cinnamon sugar; place on a platter.
  16. Repeat the same process until all the dough is gone.
  17. Serve hot.