Portuguese Farturas (Version of Churros)

1. Place the water, butter, sugar, grated lemon rind and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour, mixing constantly.
3.  Put it back on the heat and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat, wait till it cools enough and then add the well-beaten egg and baking powder to the dough using your hands so it mixes well.
5. With spoons form the dough into long cylinder shapes and deep fry them in hot oil until they are golden brown.
6. Drain on absorbent paper and sprinkle them with powdered sugar.
7. Serve while hot. 

Recipe Credit: portugueserecipes.com *
Photo Credit: docesregionais.com