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Ingredients
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Churros
Chocolate Sauce
Method
Churros
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Mix until a dough forms 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 one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth.
- 4
Prepare for Frying
In a separate bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Heat 4 cups of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Pipe the Churros
Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Carefully pipe 6-inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
- 6
Fry the Churros
Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Chocolate Sauce
- 8
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer, but do not boil.
- 9
Melt the Chocolate
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 10
Serve
Serve the warm chocolate sauce alongside the churros for dipping.