FRIJE

Instructions

• 1.   In a saucepan, bring water to a boil with butter, salt, and 2 pinches of sugar. Sift the flour into a bowl, make a well in the center, and pour the boiling water into it while stirring with a wooden spoon. You will quickly obtain a thick dough with a homogeneous texture.
• 2.   Incorporate the beaten eggs, mix well, and let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• 3.   Heat the frying oil to 180°C (356°F). Put the dough into a piping bag fitted with a number 10 star tip. Squeeze out 10 cm (4-inch) long strips of dough, then immerse them in the hot oil (do not do this directly above the oil, place them on parchment paper or a plate and then pour them into the oil).
• 4.   Do this in batches to prevent the churros from sticking together. Let them brown, then flip them in the oil using a slotted spoon.
• 5.   Remove them from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Dust the churros with powdered sugar and serve them warm.

Notes & Suggestions

• "IMPORTANT: Be careful not to heat the oil too much! If it exceeds 200°C (392°F), the churros you dip in the oil can "explode" and cause injury. In general, be cautious when frying: dipping cold ingredients into hot oil creates a thermal shock. Protect your hands and be mindful of splatters. NEVER MAKE THIS RECIPE WITH CHILDREN!"