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Ingredients
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3 cups water, divided
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2 cups white sugar, divided
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1 lime, juiced
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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2 ½ cups vegetable oil
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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4 large eggs
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2 cups corn oil
Directions
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Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil; stir until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium; add lime juice. Simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla; let syrup cool.
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Stir together vegetable oil, remaining 2 cups water, remaining 1 cup sugar, and salt in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add flour all at once; stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until batter forms into a ball. Cook until batter is shiny, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and cool for about 5 minutes.
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Flatten batter into the bottom of the bowl. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix until batter is creamy. Pour into a cloth piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
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Heat corn oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat until bubbly; reduce heat to medium-low. Squeeze 2 inches of batter onto an oiled spatula and lower into hot oil; repeat until the saucepan is full. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer pastries to a paper bag to drain, about 30 seconds.
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Soak hot pastries in syrup; transfer to a plate to cool, about 5 minutes.
Editor's Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
184 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 40 | |
Calories 184 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
Sodium 37mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 1g | 2% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 6mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 30mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.