Churros - Spanish delicacy (traditional method & Thermomix)

TRADITIONAL METHOD
Preparation - Traditional method
1. In a saucepan, heat the water, butter, vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt until it boils.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the flour all at once and stir with a spatula until the dough pulls away from the sides and forms a smooth ball.
3. Transfer to a bowl and leave to cool for 5 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time with an electric mixer. At first, the mixture will seem to separate, but it will become smooth as you continue.
5. Heat the oil to 170°C.
6. Fill a piping bag with the pastry and shape into 10 cm balls in the hot oil.
7. Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning halfway through. Drain on kitchen paper.
8. Serve warm, dusted with icing sugar or with a chocolate sauce.

THERMOMIX® METHOD
Preparation - Thermomix version
1. Place the water, butter, vanilla sugar and 1 pinch of salt in the bowl. 4 min / 110 °C / speed 1
2. Add the flour. 30 sec / speed 5
3. Add 1 egg. 30 sec / speed 4
4. Add the 2nd egg. 30 sec / speed 4
5. Heat the oil to 170°C.
6. Fill a piping bag with fluted pastry and shape into 10 cm balls in the hot oil.
7. Fry for 3-4 min, turning them over. Drain on kitchen paper.
8. Serve warm, sprinkled with icing sugar or with a chocolate sauce or spread...