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Churros




Source of Recipe


Celebrate San Antonio






Recipe Introduction


(Spanish Fritters) A popular, light and crisp Spanish pastry.





List of Ingredients



• Cinnamon Sugar:
  
• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  
• Dough:
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 2 tablespoons butter
  
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  
• 1 tablespoon sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 cup white cornmeal
  
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  
• 2 large eggs, beaten
  
• peanut oil for frying
  






Instructions



1. For cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, mix thoroughly then set aside.
   
2. For dough: In a 3 quart saucepan, add water, butter, shortening, sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
   
3. Remove from heat and stir in the cornmeal and flour all at once.
   
   
4. Return to low heat and stir vigorously with a spoon until a ball forms.
   
5. Remove from heat. Place warm dough in a mixing bowl and add the beaten eggs. Blend until smooth and shiny.
   
6. In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, place 3 inches of oil and heat to 375 degrees.
   
7. Place dough in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. (#5 preferred)
   
   
8. Pipe 8 inch strips of dough into hot oil and fry on both sides until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 12 fritters