HOMEMADE CHURROS

Ingredients:

• Water – 1 cup

• Butter – 2 tbsp

• Sugar – 1 tbsp

• Salt – ¼ tsp

• All-purpose flour – 1 cup

• Egg – 1

• Vanilla extract – 1 tsp

• Oil – for frying

For Coating:

• Sugar – ½ cup

• Cinnamon powder – 1 tsp

1. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil.

2. Reduce the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3. Let the dough cool slightly, then mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.

4. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

5. Heat oil over medium heat. Pipe the dough directly into the hot oil, cutting into desired lengths.

6. Fry until golden brown and crisp, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels.

7. Mix sugar and cinnamon together, then roll the warm churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

8. Serve warm with chocolate dipping sauce if desired. 🍫