Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastries rolled in sugar and served with chocolate sauce.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Sugar Coating
Chocolate Sauce
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
- 2
Mix in Flour
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball.
- 3
Add Eggs
Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- 4
Season the Dough
Stir in the ground cinnamon to the dough until evenly distributed.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe the Churros
Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe 6-inch long strips of dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Sugar Coating
- 8
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon
In a shallow dish, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- 9
Chocolate Sauce Preparation
- 10
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- 11
Melt the Chocolate
Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
