Gameday Churros

15

Minutes Prep Time

20

Minutes Cook Time

4

Servings

EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED

• Medium saucepan

• Wooden spoon

• Large piping bag with a star piping tip

• Large whisk

• Large skillet

• Large frying/candy thermometer

• Metal slotted spoon, or spider strainer

• Paper Towels

INGREDIENTS

CHURRO DOUGH

• 1 ¼ c all-purpose flour

• 1 stick of unsalted butter

• 1 c water

• ¼ tsp coarse salt

• 1 large egg

• 2 egg yolks

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 cups of vegetable oil for frying

CINNAMON SUGAR

• ¼ c granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine water, butter, salt, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium to medium-high heat.

2. When the butter has melted, add flour and stir well until it forms a smooth dough.

3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.

4. Add the egg and egg yolks, one at a time while stirring to fully incorporate into the dough. 

5. Heat the vegetable oil over medium to medium-high heat to 350°F.  

6. Fill the piping bag with the dough.

7. Carefully pipe the dough into the pre-heated oil, about 1-2 inch strips, and fry until golden brown.

8. Using a spider strainer or slotted spoon, place the churros on a paper towel to blot the oil.

9. While they are still warm, toss them in a bowl with your cinnamon-sugar mixture.