Churros

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 qt vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Before you start

• Fit a pastry bag with a large star tip.
• Line a tray with paper towels.

Directions

1. Bring to a boil: water, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, salt.
2. Stir in off heat until a ball forms, cool 5 min: step 1, all-purpose flour.
3. Beat in until smooth: step 2, egg.
4. Pipe 5-in strips into oil at 375°F, fry 2 to 3 min until golden, drain: step 3, vegetable oil for frying.
5. Roll warm churros in mixed cinnamon sugar: step 4, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon.