Paula's Churros

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• • 1/2 cup sugar
• • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• • 1/2 stick butter
• • 1 cup water
• • 2 teaspoons sugar*
• • 1 cup all-purpose flour
• • 1 orange, zested
• • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg*
• • 4 eggs

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Fill a deep-fryer or large Dutch oven halfway with vegetable oil and heat to 350 degrees F.

Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a large shallow bowl, set aside.

Combine the butter, water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Once it has come to a boil, lower to a medium heat and add the flour, orange zest and nutmeg, stirring constantly until it comes away from the pan and it forms a ball. Transfer dough to a bowl and use an electric mixer to help cool it off. At this point you can whisk in the eggs, 1 at a time, until it becomes a smooth batter. Transfer the mixture into a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Working in batches, carefully pipe 4-inch long ribbons directly into the hot oil to fry. Fry until golden, turning if necessary, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels. Transfer the churros into the sugar/cinnamon mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately while still warm.