Churros Recipe

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Churros
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Directions:

  1. For cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, mix thoroughly then set aside.
  2. For dough: In a 3 quart saucepan, add water, butter, shortening, sugar, and salt.
  3. Bring to a rolling boil.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the cornmeal and flour all at once.
  5. Return to low heat and stir vigorously with a spoon until a ball forms.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Place warm dough in a mixing bowl and add the beaten eggs.
  8. Blend until smooth and shiny.
  9. In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, place 3 inches of oil and heat to 375 degrees.
  10. Place dough in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
  11. (#5preferred) Pipe 8 inch strips of dough into hot oil and fry on both sides until browned and crisp.
  12. Drain on paper towels.
  13. Sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 307.22 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.29g 16%
Cholesterol 74.57mg 25%
Sodium 222.98mg 9%
Potassium 68.93mg 1%
Total Carbs 51.28g 17%
Sugars 34.76g 139%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 6%
Protein 4.1g 8%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 25.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 252.27 Kcal (1056 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.45g 16%
Cholesterol 61.23mg 25%
Sodium 183.1mg 9%
Potassium 56.6mg 1%
Total Carbs 42.11g 17%
Sugars 28.54g 139%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 6%
Protein 3.37g 8%
Iron 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 21.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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