Mexican Churros Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 c. Canola oil
- 1 c. water
- 1/2 c. margarine
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 3 x Large eggs
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 tsp grnd cinnamon
Directions
- 1. Heat water, margarine and salt to rolling boil in 3-qt saucepan. Stir in flour. Stir vigorously over low heat till mix forms a ball, about 1 minute.
- 2. Remove from heat. Beat in Large eggs all at once and continue beating till smooth.
- 3. Heat oil to 1-1/2 inch depth in heavy skillet to 360 degrees.
- 4. Spoon the dough into a decorator's tube with large star tip for authentic looking churros. Squeeze 4-inch strips of dough into warm oil.
- Fry 3 or possibly 4 strips at a time till golden, turning once; about 2 min on each side.
- 5. Drain. Mix sugar and cinnamon in brown paper bag. Shake the churros in the sugar mix.
- NOTES : Churros, or possibly Crullers, are to the Spanish and Mexicans what doughnuts are to Americans for coffee breaks.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 92g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 461 | |
| Calories from Fat 401 | 87% |
| Total Fat 45.29g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat 4.51g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 1.55g | |
| Cholesterol 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium 30mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 12.32g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 4.29g | 3% |
| Protein 2.64g | 4% |
