“These 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 homemade churros. I have run across several recipes, but this is the best one by far.”
Prep: 10 m Cook: 10 m Ready In 20�m
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Homemade Churros
To make these Homemade Churros, You’ll need the following Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 quarts oil for frying
1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
2. Heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe strips of dough into hot oil using a pastry bag. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
3. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
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HOMEMADE CHURROS
Homemade Churros
"These 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 homemade churros. I have run across several recipes, but this is the best one by far."
- 1 ?cup of water
- ?2 1/2 ?tbsp white sugar
- ?1/2 ?tsp salt
- ?2 ?tbsp vegetable oil
- ?1 ?cup all-purpose flour
- ?2 ?quarts oil for frying
- ?1/2 ?cup white sugar, or to taste
- ?1 ?tsp ground cinnamon
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
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Heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe strips of dough into hot oil using a pastry bag. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
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Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.