Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 10
Ingredients
1
/4 cup sugar
1
/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1
/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1
/3 cup water
1
tablespoon butter
1
/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
Pinch of salt
1
egg
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine sugar and ground nutmeg. Spread on plate.
Step 2
Combine flour, water, butter, orange peel and salt in medium saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until dough forms ball and leaves film on bottom of pan, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to processor. Blend in egg.
Step 3
Heat oil in deep skillet to 350°F. Spoon batter into pastry bag fitted with 1/4-inch star tip. Working in batches, pipe batter onto oil in about 4-inch-long ribbons. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Turn churros in sugar mixture and serve.