Churros

In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon and set aside.

In a second, larger bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add oil and 250 hot water. Mix until the dough comes together - it should be thick and sticky, not thin and watery.

In a small pot, wok, or a small but deep pan, heat 5 cm of oil to a medium temperature of 170 °C. Transfer the dough to a piping bag with an 8 mm star nozzle. Set it aside while the oil heats up.