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Churros (Spanish Fritters) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. granulated sugar
oil for frying
several Tbsp. granulated sugar to sprinkle or honey
Directions:
Directions:
Pour vegetable oil, such as canola or corn oil into a large heavy-bottomed frying pan. Make sure there is about 2 inches of oil in the pan to cover the churros. There should be enough oil so that they float freely while frying. Set aside.

In a medium pan, pour 1 cup water. Add oil, salt, sugar and stir. Bring water to a boil.

While waiting for water to boil, pour flour into a medium-size mixing bowl and add baking powder and stir.

Once water boils, remove saucepan and begin heating oil.

SLOWLY pour boiling water from saucepan into flour mixture-stirring constantly with a fork until a smooth dough without lumps.

NOTE: Dough should not be runny like a batter, but rather a sticky smooth dough.

Immediately spoon dough into a churrera (large cookie press) or pastry bag.

Carefully squeeze dough into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spatula or long-handled fork. Place on a paper towel to drain. Once drained, cut into manageable lengths. Sprinkle with sugar or drizzle with honey and serve.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2-3
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
"Churros" are simple fritters that look something like a big "French fry," but taste nothing like one. They are the Spanish equivalent of doughnuts. Instead of a ring shape, like a doughnut, churros are long straight or slightly curled lengths that usually have ridges.

 

 

 

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