Churros

1. 1

   Combine water, butter, sugar and salt in a medium pot and bring to boil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Turn off heat and add flour all at once.

3. 3

   Stir briskly until a ball forms.

4. 4

   Turn into a large bowl or mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Let cool 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Beat eggs with vanilla in a small bowl.

7. 7

   Mix in half the eggs either with a wooden spoon or electric mixer on medium speed until combined.

8. 8

   Mix in remaining egg until smooth.

9. 9

   Heat 2-3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Set up a piping bag with a 1/2 inch star tip and fill with half the dough or fill a churrera fitted with a star tip.

10. 10

    Squeeze 3-4 inch lengths of dough into hot oil.

11. 11

    Use your non-dominant hand to squeeze and your dominant hand to cut lengths off with scissors or a knife.

12. 12

    Fry 4 churros at a time for 2-3 minutes on each side.

13. 13

    Turn them with a slotted spoon.

14. 14

    When golden brown, remove to paper-lined tray to drain.

15. 15

    While still warm coat with sugar/cinnamon mixture.

16. 16

    Serve hot.

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