Churros

Churros are deep fried-dough pastry popular in Spain, Mexico and other Latin American countries. They can be sprinkled with granulated or powdered. Churros  are eaten as a snack or for breakfast dipped in hot chocolate.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• ½ t. baking powder
• 1 c. water
• Pinch of salt
• 1 T. brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• Oil for deep frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Procedure:

1. Sift flour and baking powder together. Set aside.
2. Bring water to a boil, add salt and brown sugar, stirring constantly until both have dissolved.
3. Remove from heat, add the flour mixture, and beat continuously until smooth.
4. Put in a bowl, mix with wooden spoon to cool a little bit.
5. Incorporate the egg yolk into the dough until smooth and glossy. 
6. Spoon into a churro maker or piping bag with large star nozzle. 
7. Pipe mixture into the hot oil. Use a knife to slice off 2-5 inches long.
8. Fry until golden brown
9. Drain on paper towels. 
10. Arrange on a plate . Dust with powdered sugar
11. Serve with coffee or hot chocolate