Churros

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, plus extra for dusting
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups plain flour
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 lime or lemon
• oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Bring the water, sugar and salt to a boil.  Remove from the heat and beat in the flour until smooth.
2. Beat in the egg, using a wooden spoon, until the mixture is smooth and satiny.  Set the batter aside.
3. Pour the oil into a deep-frying pan to a depth of about 2 inches.  Add the lime or lemon half, then heat the oil to 375 degrees or until a cube of day-old bread added to the oil browns in 30 to 60 seconds.
4. Pour the batter into a pastry bad fitted with a fluted nozzle.  Pipe 3 inch strips of batter and then add to the oil a few at a time.  Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Using a slotted spoon, remove the churros from the pan and drain on a paper towel.  Roll the hot churros in granulated sugar before serving.

(The original recipe came from "Around the World in 450 Recipes" by Sarah Ainley)