"Homemade Churros"

 

• Ingredients:
• Water  --  1 cup
• Butter  --  2 tablespoons
• Sugar  --  1 tablespoon
• Salt  --  Pinch
• Flour  --  1 cup
• Vanilla Extract  --  1 tablespoon
• Oil  --  for frying
• For coating:-
• Sugar  --  1/2 cup
• Cinnamon powder  --  1 tablespoon

• Instructions:
• In a saucepan, add water, butter, sugar and salt.
• Heat on medium flame until the butter melts and the mixture starts to simmer.
• Add flour all at once and stir quickly until a thick dough forms
• Remove from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix well until the dough becomes smooth and pipeable.
• Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
• Heat oil in a deep pan to about 175 - 180 degrees Celsius.
• Pipe the dough directly into the hot oil and cut with scissors to form churro strips.
• Fry for about 3 - 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
• Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Roll the hot churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Serve warm with chocolate sauce.

• Note and Tips:
• Use medium heat throughout the cooking process to prevent burning.
• The mixture should have a smooth, even consistency.
• Cook for about 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid over frying to prevent burning.
• Mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Roll the hot churros gently in the mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.