Homemade Churros
These fried cinnamon-sugar homemade churros are best when fresh and hot. Try them with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Don't be surprised if people start dunking...and then go back for more.
Ingredients
- ½ cupwater
- ½ cup2% milk
- 1 tablespooncanola oil
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 largeegg, room temperature
- ¼ teaspoongrated lemon zest
- additional oil for frying
- ½ cupsugar
- ¼ teaspoonground cinnamon
- chocolate sauce, optional
Directions
- 1
In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, oil and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Transfer to a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
- 2
Beat on medium-high speed for 1 minute or until the dough softens. Add egg and lemon zest; beat for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 3
In a deep cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Insert a large star tip in a pastry bag; fill with dough. On a baking sheet, pipe dough into 4-in. strips.
- 4
Transfer strips to skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over churros. Serve warm with chocoalte sauce if desired.