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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Chocolate Sauce
Method
Churro Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes, then beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth.
- 4
Prepare Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Pipe the Churros
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe strips of dough (about 6 inches long) into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
- 6
Fry the Churros
Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll the fried churros in the cinnamon sugar while they are still warm.
Chocolate Sauce Preparation
- 8
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- 9
Melt Chocolate
Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 10
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.