Churros Recipe
Deep-fried dough pastries served with chocolate sauce.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Chocolate Sauce
Topping
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Water and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep pot, heat 4 cups of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Frying Churros
- 5
Prepare Piping Bag
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- 6
Pipe Churros
Carefully pipe strips of dough (about 4-6 inches long) into the hot oil. Fry in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- 7
Fry Until Golden Brown
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Remove the churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Roll each churro in the sugar mixture while they are still warm.
Chocolate Sauce Preparation
- 9
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- 10
Add Chocolate Chips
Remove from heat and add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 11
Add Vanilla and Sugar
Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of sugar until well combined.