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Set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the sugar and ground cinnamon","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.","group":"Dough Making","title":"Combine the water, butter, sugar, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Making"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Reduce heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball of dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan.","group":"Dough Making","title":"Reduce heat to low","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Making"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the dough is glossy.","group":"Dough Making","title":"Remove from heat and let the dough cool","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Dough Making"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (177°C). Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat about 2 inches of oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Carefully pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting the end with scissors. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.","group":"Frying","title":"Carefully pipe 4-inch strips of dough","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. While still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove churros with a slotted spoon","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Ensure your oil remains at a steady temperature for the best crunch. Use a large star-shaped piping tip to get those iconic ridges.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Saucepan","Wooden spoon","Piping bag","Large star piping tip","Scissors","Heavy pot or deep fryer","Slotted spoon"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":16,"unit":"piece","note":"Depending on length"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Churros are best eaten fresh, but you can pipe the dough onto parchment paper and freeze before frying."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature. 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