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Ingredients
- 2/3 c. sugar plus
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon (optional, preferably Mexican canela)
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 c. all-purpose flour Oil to a depth of 1" for frying
Directions
- Combine 2/3 c. sugar and cinnamon and spread onto a plate. Set aside. In a 2-qt saucepan combine 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar, salt, and 1 c. water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and add in the flour all at once, stirring vigorously till the mix forms into a thick, smooth-textured ball. Let cold in saucepan.
- Heat the oil for frying in a deep 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Heat to 375 degrees, checking temperature with a deep-fry thermometer. Scoop the dough into a churrera, cookie press fitted with a 3/8-inch fluted opening, or possibly a heavy-duty pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch star tip. Holding your cookie press or possibly pastry bag a few inches above the warm oil, press out a 5-inch length of dough, letting it dangle into the oil, then cut it free with a small knife.
- Cook till deep golden, about 3 min. Remove it to a paper towel-lined baking sheet, let it cold 1 minute. Test for doneness. The churro should not be doughy inside, it should just be a little soft. If you are not using a thermometer and the oil temperature is too low, the churros will take longer than 3 min to color and may burst apart before browning; too high a temperature and they will brown quickly but not cook through.
- Continue cooking churros 4 to 5 at a time, draining each batch on paper towels. While still hot, roll churros in the cinnamon-sugar mix till well coated. Serve immediately.
- Makes 12 to 14 five-inch churros.
- Comments: Churros are named after a special variety of sheep which have long, curly wool. The ropes of wool resemble the ropes of sweet dough which is squeezed in lengths from a cookie press called a churerra. In Mexico, these ropes of dough can be very long. "A block and a half long!" Rick jokes. "It's a two-person job; one squeezes and the other twists."
- Cuisine: "Mexican"
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 3g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 25 | |
| Calories from Fat 20 | 80% |
| Total Fat 2.27g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.17g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium 1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 1.31g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.06g | 1% |
| Protein 0.01g | 0% |
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