Churros Recipe
Crispy fried dough pastries dusted with sugar and served with chocolate sauce.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Sugar Coating
Chocolate Sauce
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil the Mixture
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 stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until mixed thoroughly.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and well combined.
Frying the Churros
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- 6
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Sugar Coating
- 7
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
- 8
Chocolate Sauce Preparation
- 9
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- 10
Melt the Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well.