Put sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cinnamon sugar.Over medium-high heat, melt water, unsalted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large pot.
STEP-2
Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in flour with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Stir constantly until the mixture is glossy, smooth, and lump-free (a few tiny lumps are good).
STEP-3
cooking churros
Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes in a big bowl.
STEP-4
Mix flour, vanilla, and egg with a hand mixer until smooth. Blend if separated.
STEP-5
Use a WiltonM1 1/2-inch star tip to pipe the mixture.
In a large saucepan or deep cast-iron skillet, heat 1 1/2–2 inches vegetable oil on medium-high.
STEP-6
Ensure an oil candy thermometer reads 360°F.Patiently pipe the ingredients into the heated oil, pressing 6-inch churros and trimming the end with clean kitchen scissors. Do not overcrowd the pan.
STEP-7
Fry churros for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked churros to paper towels for 2-3 minutes before adding to cinnamon-sugar mixture.
STEP-8
cinnamon-sugar folded churrosUse leftover dough.Heat and serve with chocolate or caramel.