Mexican Churros

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 7oz. butter
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 2 T sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 t cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat water, butter and salt in a large saucepan till butter melts.
  2. 2. Add 2 T sugar and bring to a boil.
  3. 3. Add 2cups flour and stir till it forms a ball and it removes from the sides of the pan. Stir an additional 30 seconds then remove from heat.
  4. 4. Place mixture in the bowl of a mixer with a paddle and mix in eggs one at a time until incorporated before adding the next egg.
  5. 5. Place mixture in a pastry bag with a wide star tip. In another saucepan, heat canola oil to 375 degrees. Pipe batter into oil in 3" segments, cutting with a knife after each segment. Do not crowd the oil. 5 or 6 at a time maximum.
  6. 6. As the churros turn deep golden, remove them to drain on paper towels.
  7. 7. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Toss the churros with the cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

834 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 60.5g 78% DV
Carbs 61.4g 22% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 8.1g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10057.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 457mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 154.3mg 51% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 220.5mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 140.5mg 11% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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