Homemade Churros

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix the 0.5 cup sugar and cinnamon together; set aside on a shallow plate.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in the flour and vanilla extract immediately with a wooden spoon until a ball forms.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).

6. 6

   Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting the end with scissors. Do not overcrowd the pan.

7. 7

   Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

8. 8

   While still warm, roll the churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.