22SEPT CINNAMON-SUGAR

CHURROS

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar divided

1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon

1 cup of water

1/2 teaspoon of salt

2 tablespoons plus 6 cups of vegetable oil

1 cup of all-purpose flour

Suggestions:

Use store bought chocolate syrup, strawberry jam or caramel sauce for dipping!

Cut a hole in the tip of a plastic sandwich bag in place of a pastry bag.

Directions: 1. In a large shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon and set aside. 2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the water, 1 1/2

tablespoons of sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil then remove it from the heat. Stir in the flour, mixing until it forms a ball.

3. Heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat.

4. Transfer the cooled dough to a plastic pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. 5. Pipe the dough over the pot of oil (or onto a plate) to a length of 4 inches, then

using scissors or a sharp knife (or place in pot with tongs), cut it so it releases gently into the oil (pipe 2-3 at a time to avoid overcrowding the pot).

6. Fry until golden brown and cooked through and then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool for 2 minutes, and then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve with sauce of choice and enjoy!

Preparation: 30 minutes Yield: 10 servings