Vegan churros

Yield: 40 pieces

¼ cup safflower oil

2 cups water 

2 Tbsp sugar                        

1 tsp sea salt

2 cups unbleached flour                 

1 each zest of one

cinnamon and sugar for dusting

1. Combine oil, water, sugar and salt in a sauce pot on the stove and bring to a boil,  stirring occasionally.

 2. Remove from heat, ad the flour and lime zest. Stir vigorously with a metal spoon until the mix becomes a thick, smooth ball.

 3. Let the ball cool, in the pan, until its warm enough to handle.

 4. Using a piping bag with a star tip, pipe logs 3 to 4 inches long.

5. Chill before frying.

6. In deep fryer, or 350-degree oil in a pan, fry the churros until golden brown.

7. Drain on paper towels and roll in cinnamon and sugar before serving.