Churro Donas Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

glazed with cinnamon sugar, made in house daily

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Ingredients

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Dough

Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

Method

Prepare Donas

1

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

2

Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

3

Combine Mixtures

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

4

Preheat Oil

In a deep-fryer or large pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

5

Fry Donas

Scoop the dough into donut shapes and carefully lower them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

6

Drain

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Prepare Glaze

7

Mix Cinnamon Sugar

In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

8

Melt Butter

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

9

Coat Donas

While the donas are still warm, brush them with melted butter and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.