Cinnamon Churros

* Exported from MasterCook *

CINNAMON CHURROS

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c BUTTER
1 c SUGAR
1 tb SUGAR
1/2 c WHITE CORN MEAL
1/2 c FLOUR
3 ea LARGE EGGS
2 ts CINNAMON

IN A MEDIUM SAUCEPAN, HEAT BUTTER WITH 1 TABLESPOON
SUGAR, 1/2 TEASPOON SALT AND 1 CUP WATER TO BOILING.
REMOVE PAN FROM HEAT; IMMEDIATELY ADD CORN MEAL AND
FLOUR ALL AT ONCE. OVER LOW HEAT, COOK MIXTURE,
STIRRING CONSTANTLY, UNTIL DOUGH FORMS A BALL, ABOUT 1
MINUTE. BEAT IN EGGS, ONE AT A TIME, BEATING
VIGOROUSLY AFTER EACH ADDITION UNTIL DOUGH IS SMOOTH.
LINE BAKING SHEET WITH PAPER TOWELS. IN A PAPER BAG OR
LARGE BOWL, MIX REMAINING SUGAR WITH CINNAMON. IN A
DEEP HEAVY SKILLET OR DUTCH OVEN, HEAT 3 INCHES OF
SALAD OIL TO 375 DEG F. SPOON DOUGH INTO A PASTRY BAG
FITTED WITH A NUMBER 6 TIP. PIPE 5" LENGTHS OF DOUGH
INTO THE HOT OIL. FRY UNTIL BROWNED ON BOTH SIDES,
ABOUT 1 1/2 MINUTES PER SIDE. WITH SLOTTED SPOON
REMOVE CHURROS FROM OIL AND PLACE ON BAKING SHEET.
WHILE STILL HOT, PLACE IN BAG AND COAT WITH
CINNAMON-SUGAR MIX. SERVE IMMEDIATELY. MAKES ABOUT
2 DOZEN.



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