CHURROS

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Make and share this Churros recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kaccy G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 Fritters

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
peanut oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • For cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, mix thoroughly then set aside.
  • For dough: In a 3 quart saucepan, add water, butter, shortening, sugar, and salt.
  • Bring to a rolling boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cornmeal and flour all at once.
  • Return to low heat and stir vigorously with a spoon until a ball forms.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Place warm dough in a mixing bowl and add the beaten eggs.
  • Blend until smooth and shiny.
  • In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, place 3 inches of oil and heat to 375 degrees.
  • Place dough in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • (#5preferred) Pipe 8 inch strips of dough into hot oil and fry on both sides until browned and crisp.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 124.6, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.8, Protein 2

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