Homemade Churros Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 382

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven to 375°F or use a deep fryer.

In a large saucepan over medium to medium-high heat, add water, butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and salt.

Bring the mixture to a boil until the butter has melted.

Once boiling, add flour and stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball.

Continue cooking for one minute to eliminate raw flour taste.

Turn off the heat and transfer the dough to a bowl.

Add vanilla extract to the dough and mix with a wooden spoon while allowing it to cool slightly.

Once cooled, prepare your workspace with a pot of hot oil, a plate lined with paper towels, a clean plate, and a plate with cinnamon sugar.

Use a disposable piping bag fitted with a star tip or a large zip lock bag with a corner snipped off to pipe the dough.

Add eggs to the dough one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Transfer the dough into the piping bag and squeeze out any air.

Pipe 5-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, using a knife or scissors to cut them off.

Fry the churros for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove churros and pat them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Roll the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

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