Churros

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water, butter, sugar and salt in a medium pot and bring to boil over medium heat.
2. 2
   Turn off heat and add flour all at once.
3. 3
   Stir briskly until a ball forms.
4. 4
   Turn into a large bowl or mixing bowl.
5. 5
   Let cool 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Beat eggs with vanilla in a small bowl.
7. 7
   Mix in half the eggs either with a wooden spoon or electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
8. 8
   Mix in remaining egg until smooth.
9. 9
   Heat 2-3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Set up a piping bag with a 1/2 inch star tip and fill with half the dough or fill a churrera fitted with a star tip.
10. 10
    Squeeze 3-4 inch lengths of dough into hot oil.
11. 11
    Use your non-dominant hand to squeeze and your dominant hand to cut lengths off with scissors or a knife.
12. 12
    Fry 4 churros at a time for 2-3 minutes on each side.
13. 13
    Turn them with a slotted spoon.
14. 14
    When golden brown, remove to paper-lined tray to drain.
15. 15
    While still warm coat with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
16. 16
    Serve hot.