Churros

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Churros). These Mexican fritters are very common at fairs. In my border hometown, the line at this stand is always overwhelming. People wait hours in line just to get a taste of these churros. I have run across several recipes but this is the best one by far.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Churros

Ingredients

1 cup water

2 ½ tablespoons white sugar

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 quarts oil for frying

½ cup white sugar

or to taste

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat combine water 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.

Step 2

Heat oil for frying in a deep fryer or deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe 5- to 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil using a sturdy pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Do not overcrowd the oil. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.

Step 3

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Nutritional Information

Churros

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 691.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.3g 7%

Carbohydrates: 57.1g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 32.9g

Fat: 51.1g 79%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 34%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Folate: 57.2mcg 14%

Calcium: 12.7mg 1%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 7.8mg 3%

Potassium: 37.2mg 1%

Sodium: 293.1mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 460.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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