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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Chocolate Sauce
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and add the all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the saucepan.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- 4
Prepare for Frying
In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon and additional granulated sugar. Set aside for coating the churros later.
Frying Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe Churros
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe strips of dough (about 6 inches long) into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry Churros
Fry the churros until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use tongs to turn them as necessary.
- 8
Chocolate Sauce Preparation
- 9
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it is just about to simmer, but do not let it boil.
- 10
Add Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute to melt the chocolate.
- 11
Whisk Until Smooth
Whisk the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
