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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar
Frying
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Boil Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Mix Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes, then add the 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
- 4
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon until well combined.
Fry the Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe Dough into Oil
Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them to your desired length with kitchen scissors.
- 7
Fry Churros
Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 8