Churro Bites

Directions

Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat to 360 degrees . In a medium saucepan combine milk, water, butter, 2 tsp sugar, and salt and bring mixture just to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla and flour. Stir mixture with a silicone spatula while running dough along bottom of saucepan to smooth any lumps and stir until mixture comes together and is smooth. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip and carefully pipe about 1 to 1 1/2 inches of dough out over oil and using clean scissors, cut dough at top to allow dough to drop into oil . Work in fairly small batches being careful not to overcrowd . Allow churros to fry until golden brown and remove with a wire skimmer and drain on a plate or baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon. Toss warm, drained churros into sugar mixture to evenly coat. For best results serve warm with chocolate sauce if desired.