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Churros

4.0

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
Pinch of salt
1 egg
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine sugar and ground nutmeg. Spread on plate.

    Step 2

    Combine flour, water, butter, orange peel and salt in medium saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until dough forms ball and leaves film on bottom of pan, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to processor. Blend in egg.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in deep skillet to 350°F. Spoon batter into pastry bag fitted with 1/4-inch star tip. Working in batches, pipe batter onto oil in about 4-inch-long ribbons. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Turn churros in sugar mixture and serve.

TagsPastriesSpanishEuropeanNutmegHerbs & SpicesOrangeCitrusFruitSnackNut FreeVegetarianEasyDeep FryFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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