Disney-Style Churros (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Coating

01 - 1/2 cup white sugar
02 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

→ Dough

03 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (measured and leveled)
04 - 2 cold, large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup milk (whole)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon spice
07 - 1/4 teaspoon table salt
08 - 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
09 - 2 tablespoons sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
11 - 1/2 cup water

→ For Frying and Serving

12 - Frying oil (vegetable oil)
13 - Optional: chocolate syrup for dipping

# Instructions:

01 - Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow dish. Keep it nearby.
02 - In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together water, milk, vanilla, butter, salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Let it come to a strong boil, stirring often. Then lower the heat.
03 - Add the flour to the pot while stirring without stopping until you get a smooth dough ball. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce moisture.
04 - Put the dough into a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat it for 2 minutes to cool down. Incorporate the eggs, adding them one at a time, and beat until it’s creamy and smooth.
05 - Heat about 2 inches of oil in a pot to 360°F. Use a piping bag with a star-shaped nozzle to pipe 3-inch strips of dough into the oil. Fry on each side for about 1.5 minutes or until beautifully golden. Maintain the oil temperature between 350°F and 370°F.
06 - Let the churros drain briefly on paper towels, then coat them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve warm with chocolate sauce, if you'd like.

# Notes:

01 - Keep your oil temperature steady between 350°F and 370°F to get the best texture.
02 - Don’t fry too many at once! Work in smaller batches for even cooking.