Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Coating
Frying
Dipping Sauce (optional)
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil the Ingredients
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 the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture is boiling, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add the 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
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.
Frying Churros
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe the Churros
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Carefully pipe 4-inch long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting off the dough with scissors.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 8
Dipping Sauce Preparation (optional)
- 9
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- 10
Melt Chocolate
Remove from heat and add 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
