CHURROS

By Vanetta

Ingredients

• 1 c. water
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• Peel of 1/2 lemon
• Fat for deep-fat frying
• Granulated sugar or powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, bring water, sugar, and salt to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, all at once, and beat until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixture is smooth. Spoon batter into pastry bag fitted with large star point. Pipe 3 inch strips onto waxed paper or floured surface. Add lemon peel to deep fat and heat to 375 degrees. Fry churros, a few at a time, for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning as necessary. Drain on paper toweling. Roll in granulated sugar or powdered sugar. Makes 24.