Churros

Name: Churros
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 ml) milk; 2 cups (475 ml) water; 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil; 1 tsp (5 ml). salt; 3 cups (700 ml) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp (5 ml). baking powder; 1/4 tsp (1 ml). vanilla extract; vegetable oil for deep frying; powdered (confectioner's) sugar for dusting

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 cup (225 ml) milk
2 cups (475 ml) water
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
1 tsp (5 ml). salt
3 cups (700 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 ml). baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 ml). vanilla extract
vegetable oil for deep frying
powdered (confectioner's) sugar for dusting

Directions

1

Combine the milk, water, tbsp of vegetable oil, and salt in a large saucepan and bring almost to a boil over high heat.
2

Add the flour a little at a time, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon over low heat.
3

When it has formed a smooth paste, remove it from the heat and add the baking powder and vanilla.
4

Continue stirring until thoroughly combined.
5

Heat the oil to a temperature of about 325 degrees (175 C.), or until the surface shimmers.
6

Place the dough in a pastry bag with a wide, star tip.
7

Typically, churros are about 1/2 inch in diameter, with ridges running their length.
8

Pipe the dough into the hot oil, forming straight fritters 6 to 8 inches in length.
9

Fry until golden brown and remove to paper towels to drain.
10

Serve immediately, dusted with powdered sugar.