Churros

Cinco de Mayo - Everyday Cooking

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

Banana Margaritas

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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