Churros

Churros (Mexican fritters) are very common at fairs. In my border hometown, the line at this stand is always overwhelming. People wait hours in line just to get a taste of these churros. I have run across several recipes but this is the best one by far.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 691 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 quarts oil for frying
• 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
• ½ cup white sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Stir in flour, stirring until mixture forms a ball.

Step 2

Heat oil for frying in a deep fryer or deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a sturdy pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Carefully pipe a few 5- to 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil; work in batches so you don't crowd the fryer. Cook until golden; use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer churros to paper towels to drain.

Step 4

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.