Savory Cheese Churros by Shef Phoenix

Ingredients

• 250 ml water
• 115 g unsalted butter
• 150 g all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 100 g parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 500 ml vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
2. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 5 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
4. Fold in the grated parmesan and fresh thyme until well incorporated.
5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
6. Heat oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F) and pipe 4-inch lengths of dough into the oil, using scissors to snip the ends.
7. Fry for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and crisp.
8. Drain on paper towels and serve warm