CHURROS (MEXICAN CRULLERS)

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Yummy Mexican snack or dessert. Add cinnamon to the sugar for a different taste after they are all cooked. Children love these.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 Churros

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1/2 lemon, rind of
fat (for frying)
granulated sugar or powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Bring water, sugar and salt to boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in flour all at once and beat until smooth.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time until mixture is smooth.
  • Spoon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star point.
  • Pipe 3 inch strips onto waxed paper or floured surface.
  • Add lemon peel to fry fat and heat to 375 degrees.
  • Fry churros a few at a time for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden, turning as necessary.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Roll in sugar.

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