Churros Recipe
Crispy fried dough with sugar and chocolate sauce.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Sugar Coating
Chocolate Sauce
Frying
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 to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool for a few minutes, then add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until the eggs are fully incorporated and the dough is smooth.
Sugar Coating Preparation
- 4
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside for coating the churros after frying.
Chocolate Sauce Preparation
- 5
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- 6
Add Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Frying Churros
- 7
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Pipe Churros
Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the churro dough. Carefully pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them to your desired length.
- 9
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 10
