Melt the butter with the water

• Put the butter, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan.
• Heat over medium heat until the butter is fully melted.

Add the flour

• Add the flour and mix vigorously until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides.
• The dough should look smooth and homogeneous.

Let the dough cool

• Take the pan off the heat and let the dough cool down slightly.

Incorporate the eggs

• Add the beaten eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
• Keep mixing until the dough is smooth and glossy.

Fill the piping bag

• Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.

Heat the oil

• Pour the cooking oil into a deep pan and heat over medium heat.

Fry the churros

• Pipe lengths of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
• Be careful with the hot oil.
• Fry until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.