Churros(Long Johns) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

oil for frying
1 c. water
6 Tbsp. butter
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. all-purpose flour
3 eggs
powdered cinnamon or nutmeg
approximately 1 c. sugar

Preparation

Pour oil 1-inch deep into a 10-inch skillet.
Heat to 370\u00b0. Bring water to a boil in 2-quart saucepan.
Add butter and salt. Heat until butter is melted.
Add flour all at once; remove from heat.
Beat until mixture is smooth and is the consistency of mashed potatoes.
Beat in one egg at a time.
Turn mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
Squeeze directly into hot oil, making Churros about 8-inches long.
Cook 3 or 4 at a time, until a deep golden brown; turn occasionally.
Drain over skillet, then on paper towels.