Churros

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Churros

Ingredients

• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup margarine
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a heavy deep skillet or deep-fryer, heat oil to 360 degrees f (180 degrees c).
2. In a medium saucepan, heat water and margarine to a rolling boil.
3. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the boiling mixture.
4. Reduce heat to low and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat and beat in the eggs one at a time.
6. Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
7. Squeeze out 4 inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil.
8. Fry 3 or 4 strips at once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
9. Remove from hot oil to drain on paper towels.
10. Stir together the sugar and cinnamon; roll churros in the mixture while still hot.