CHURROS

*Fun Food Collection- Another name is Mexican Fritters!  Definately a Fun Food!!!

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup plus 1 tsp sugar, divided
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Vegetable oil

1. Combine water,butter, 1 tsp sugar,salt and nutmeg in 2-quart saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to high. Bring to a full rolling boil.

2. Add flour all at once to saucepan; remove from heat. Beat with wooden spoon until mixture forms smooth, thick paste. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes until mixture pulls away from side of pan and forms a ball and a film forms on bottom of pan.

3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating vigorously after each addition until dough is smooth and shiny. Stir in vanilla. Let dough stand at room temperature 15 minutes.

4. Heat 1 inch oil in deep, heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees, adjust heat to maintain temperature. Line baking sheet with paper towels.

5. Spoon dough into pastry bag or cookie press fitted with large star tip (about 1/2 inch).

6. Carefully press dough directly into hot oil in 6-inch-long strips, cutting strips with scissors to detach. Fry strips, 3 or 4 at a time, 5-7 minutes until brown, turning once. Gently remove with tongs or slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels. Repeat until all dough has been fried.

7. Roll warm strips in remaining 1/3 cup sugar to coat lightly.

Makes about 18 strips

(Source: Publications International & google+ photo)