Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate sauce.
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Ingredients
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Churros
Cinnamon Sugar
Chocolate Sauce
Method
Churros Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a medium saucepan, combine water, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove from heat and add the all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball of dough.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- 4
Heat Oil for Frying
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil for frying over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Frying Churros
- 5
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe strips of dough directly into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.
- 7
Drain and Cool
Remove the churros from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 8
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- 9
Chocolate Sauce Preparation
- 10
Make the Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 11
Stir Until Smooth
Let the mixture sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix.
