Ingredients:
1 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
1/2 cup sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instruction
- Prepare the Dough:
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 1–2 minutes).
- Cool the Dough:
Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
Once slightly cooled, add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and sticky.
- Heat the Oil:
In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Use enough oil to submerge the dough.
- Shape and Fry:
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 4-5 inch strips directly into the hot oil, cutting the dough with scissors.
Fry in small batches until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:
Remove the fried pastries and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
While still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve:
Serve immediately with chocolate sauce, caramel, or simply enjoy them plain!
Enjoy your crispy, golden treats!