Home-made Churros

For this recipe you will need:

• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 6 tablespoons butter, diced
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 4 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 5 large eggs
• vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

1)  In saucepan over high heat, bring milk, butter and 1/2 cup water to a boil.  Stir in flour, 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.  Reduce heat to medium-high.  Cook 2 minutes, stirring continuously.  In food processor, puree dough and eggs 2 minutes, or until smooth; spoon into pastry bag with star tip.

2)  In deep fryer, heat 2″ oil to 375°F.  Working in batches, on greased baking sheet, pipe 4″ straight or teardrop shapes; slide into oil.  Cook 1 minute.  Drain.

3)  In bowl, gently toss churros with remaining sugar and cinnamon.

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