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Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros

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Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros

Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros

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Equipment

  • **Mini Choux Pastry Bags**: For piping the dough into the perfect shape.

  • **Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with Dough Hook**: Helps in mixing ingredients smoothly and quickly, especially useful when making churro dough in large quantities or for convenience.

  • **Candy Thermometer / Cooking Thermometer**: Accurate temperature control is crucial for achieving the right texture in choux pastry; used to monitor oil temperature and ensure proper cooking of the dough.

  • **Heavy-Duty Mixing Bowls (2)**: Preparation of large batches of dough or combining ingredients without spillage.

  • **Medium Saucepan with Lid**: Used to heat water, butter, sugar, and salt mixture for making the choux pastry base.

  • **Large Frying Pan / Skillet**: Fried mini churros in hot oil until golden brown; size should accommodate batches without crowding.

  • **Cinnamon & Sugar Coating Set or Mix**: Dusted and sweetened after cooking the churros.

  • **Digital Scale / Kitchen Scales**: Ensures precise measurement of ingredients, critical in baking for consistency and results.

  • **Paper Towels or Clean Cloths**: For cleaning hands and surfaces during preparation.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk

  • 6 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

  • Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Whisk eggs, egg yolk, 6 tablespoons sugar, orange juice, orange peel, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes, then stir in flour. Mix 1 cup sugar and 2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon in medium bowl.
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Instruction 2

Pour enough oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 1 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan and heat oil to 355°F to 360°F over medium-high heat. Spoon batter into pastry bag fitted with 3/8-inch (medium) star tip. Working in batches, pipe several 3- to 4-inch-long ribbons of batter into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally and adjusting heat to maintain temperature, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
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Instruction 3

Working in batches, add warm churros to bowl of cinnamon sugar and toss to coat.
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