Homemade Churros!

Since living in California I've LOVED churros. Cinnamon and sugar perfection! Today I would like to share how I make churros at home! With just a few ingredients, you'll have the yummiest dessert ever right at home!

Lets get started!

Ingredients
1 cup water
5 Tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 cup flour
1/4 Tablespoon salt
2 eggs
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups of frying oil

To coat
1/4 cup sugar
​ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine water, butter, sugar and salt in a medium pot and bring to boil over medium heat.
2. Turn off heat and add flour. Stir briskly. A ball will form.
3. Transfer into a large bowl. Let cool 5 minutes.
4. Beat eggs with vanilla in a small bowl.
5. Mix in half the egg mixture with a wooden spoon or electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Mix in the remaining egg mixture until smooth.
6. Heat 2-3 inches of oil to 350ºF.
7. Set up a piping bag with a 1/2 inch star tip (I used a Wilton 1B) and fill with half the dough 
8. Squeeze 3-4 inch lengths of dough into hot oil. Use your non-dominant hand to squeeze and your dominant hand to cut lengths off with scissors or a knife.​
9. Fry 4 churros at a time for 2-3 minutes on each side. 
10. When golden brown, place on a paper-lined tray to drain.
11. While still warm, gently coat with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
12. Serve hot.