Name: Churros (Deep Fried Dough Spirals)
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 quarts olive (not extra-virgin) or vegetable oil for frying; 1 (1-inch-wide) strip orange or lemon peel; 2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Granulated sugar for sprinkling; a metal or plastic churrera fitted with a 3/4-inch star opening, and a pair of chopsticks

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Churros (Deep Fried Dough Spirals)Rita Maas

Churros are a Spanish classic, usually sold in street-side shops and quickly transported home or to a local café to enjoy with thick hot chocolate. They're made with a piece of equipment called a churrera, which is a type of pastry tube.

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