Sweet Potato Churros

When I started my blog almost a year ago

one of the things I mentioned was that

 when I am stressed I usually head for the kitchen.

Not to eat but to escape.

Yesterday was for sure an escape day.

All my big plans of studying and photographing

were brought to a sudden halt with one phone call.

" Mom I was playing volleyball and spiked the ball but

when I landed my foot went sideways and I heard a crack,

please come and get me right now!"

"Okay, don't panic" is what I say to myself.

I quickly throw my just freshly washed hair into a

ponytail ( this will be a nightmare in itself to deal with later)

and run out the door.

Luckily the school is close by but the hospital

is not. It was a long drive with a moaning

child in pain.

Four hours later we are back home, with

a severe sprain. And then it begins...

" Mom, can you? "

"Well of course I can my sweet little chicken."

(insert rolling eyes here)

Once I had gotten his highness comfortable and

a little doped up on pain killers, it 

 seemed like a really good time to be

distracted in the kitchen.

Actually it worked out fine because I needed

something to share with you all and

my little chick needed something

comforting to take his mind off his

throbbing foot.

WIN/WIN??

I have been wanting to try a "baked"

version of a churro because I am quite terrified of

deep frying...( no judging please )

And why not make it interesting and

slightly more healthy with a sweet potato?

And of course a dash of bourbon just makes

it even better as bourbon always does.

TRUST ME...

:))

SWEET POTATO CHURROS :    makes about 20 (3 inch)

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup cooked mashed sweet potato

1 1/4 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 -3 tablespoon bourbon

3/4 cup sugar

2-3 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

Preheat oven to 375 F

Line cookie sheet with parchment

In a large sauce pan add butter, water and salt.

Bring to a slight boil then add flour stirring

constantly over low heat until it makes a smooth paste.

Stir in mashed sweet potato, mixing well.

Remove from heat.

Using a hand mixer add one egg at a time beating well.

When eggs are all incorporated stir in vanilla and bourbon.

Using a large piping bag, pipe out 3 inch logs.

Bake in oven for about 20 minutes.

Checking that they do not get too brown.

Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.

Stir together the 3/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon in

a shallow medium size dish.

Brush churros with melted butter then toss

gently in sugar mixture.

Serve with Dulce de Leche or melted chocolate.

Best when they are warm.