Churros

Directions

1. 1
   Add enough oil to a large saucepan or deep skillet to come to a depth of at least 2 inches; heat to about 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon together on a large plate.
3. 3
   Combine remaining sugar, butter, salt and 1 cup water in a saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Turn heat to low, and add flour, all at once.
5. 5
   Stir constantly until mixture forms a ball, about 30 seconds.
6. 6
   Remove from heat, and beat eggs one at a time into mixture, stirring until smooth after each addition.
7. 7
   Spoon dough into a pastry bag with a large star tip (or simply drop spoons full of batter into oil).
8. 8
   Press strips of dough about 4 inches long into hot oil.
9. 9
   Cook as many as will fit comfortably at once, turning as they brown, 5 to 10 minutes each.
10. 10
    Remove churros from oil, and drain on paper towels, then immediately roll them in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
11. 11
    Serve hot or warm.