To make churros, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup water, 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 2 quarts oil for frying.
Here is a basic recipe you can follow:
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from the heat.
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Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
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Heat oil for frying in a deep fryer or deep saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Place the dough in a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
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Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
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Mix together 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in the cinnamon sugar.
Enjoy your homemade churros!