Cinnamon-Espresso Churros - Cinnamon-Espresso Sugar

Method

• Cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon and espresso powder.
• Set aside.
• Churros: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust liberally with flour.
• Set aside.
• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the water, butter, sugar, espresso powder, and salt over medium-high heat.
• Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Remove the pan from the heat and, using a wooden spoon, stir in the 1 cup of flour all at once.
• Return the pan to low heat and stir continuously until the mixture forms a thick dough, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
• With the machine running on medium speed, slowly add the eggs.
• Continue to beat until the eggs are fully incorporated and the dough is thick, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
• Pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet in 4-inch long logs.
• In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about 1/3 of the way.
• Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you dont have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in a couple of minutes.)
• Using a thin metal spatula, transfer the dough, 4 pieces at a time, into the hot oil, and fry until dark-golden and crispy, about 3 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels and roll in the cinnamon-espresso sugar while still hot.
• Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.