Classic Lemon Churros

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Course : Side Dishes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 9
 

Ingredients:

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup flour
4 large egg
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
 

Preparation:

Combine water, salt, sugar, and butter in a saucepan, over a moderate flame heat and stir to melt butter bring to a full boil, over a high flame add flour all at once, remove from heat beat with a spoon to a thick paste that comes away from sides of pan add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one, until shiny stir in lemon extract and allow to rest for 15 minutes may be covered and chilled at this point if chilled, allow to return to room temperature before you continue spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip heat oil to 400 degrees in a large deep fryer, dutch oven, or skillet squeeze 7-9 inch long pieces into oil (cutoff with a knife or scissors) fry for 5-7 minutes, turning as needed, to brown lightly on all sides remove to drain on a cooling rack and blot with paper towels sprinkle with cinnamon and powdered sugar serve warm or at room temperature

 

Nutritional Information:

199 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (55% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 111mg Cholesterol; 80mg Sodium