Fritters Churros Recipes

HOMEMADE CHURROS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, oil and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Transfer to a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. , Beat on medium-high speed for 1 minute or until the dough softens. Add egg and lemon zest; beat for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool. , In a deep cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Insert a large star tip in a pastry bag; fill with dough. On a baking sheet, pipe dough into 4-in. strips. , Transfer strips to skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over churros. Serve warm.

CHURROS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
• Heat oil for frying in a deep fryer or deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe 5- to 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil using a sturdy pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Do not overcrowd the oil. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
• Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.

CHURROS

Steps:

• For cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, mix thoroughly then set aside.
• For dough: In a 3 quart saucepan, add water, butter, shortening, sugar, and salt.
• Bring to a rolling boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cornmeal and flour all at once.
• Return to low heat and stir vigorously with a spoon until a ball forms.
• Remove from heat.
• Place warm dough in a mixing bowl and add the beaten eggs.
• Blend until smooth and shiny.
• In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, place 3 inches of oil and heat to 375 degrees.
• Place dough in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
• (#5preferred) Pipe 8 inch strips of dough into hot oil and fry on both sides until browned and crisp.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture.

FRITTERS (CHURROS)

Steps:

• boil milk, water and salt in a large saucepan and when it starts to rise, add the flour, beating briskly all the time, so it doesn't form into lumps or sticks to pan.
• remove from fire, add egg white, and mix to a smooth paste.
• cool.
• fill a piping bag with the mixture, and pipe the mixture into very very hot oil, forming a wheel shape, until browned.
• to serve, place a bowl of sugar and dip the churros into it.