Homemade Churros

Turn a few pantry staples into a batch of warm churros. Finish them with cinnamon sugar and bring them to the table while they're freshly made.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water

• 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar for the dough

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for the dough

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 quarts oil for frying

• 1/2 cup white sugar for the coating, or to taste

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a saucepan, bring the water, dough sugar, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to a boil. Take the pan off the heat.

2. Add the flour and stir until the dough comes together into a ball. Put the dough in a sturdy piping bag with a medium star tip.

3. Heat the frying oil in a deep pot or fryer to 375°F (190°C). Carefully pipe 5–6-inch lengths of dough into the oil, cooking a small batch at a time.

4. Fry until golden, then lift the churros out with a slotted utensil and place them on paper towels to drain.

5. Mix the coating sugar with the cinnamon. Roll the drained churros in the mixture and serve warm.

Recipe source: Delia / Allrecipes.