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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Cinnamon Sugar
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture is boiling, remove from heat and stir in the all-purpose flour until a dough forms.
- 3
Cool and Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- 4
Transfer to Piping Bag
Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 5
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for coating the churros later.
Frying the Churros
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a deep saucepan or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Pipe and Fry
Carefully pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them to your desired length with scissors. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 8
