Churros Recipe

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.