Chocolate Churros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Coating
Chocolate Sauce
Frying
Method
Churro Dough Preparation
- 1
Boil Water and Butter
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Bring to a boil.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the water mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and quickly stir in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- 4
Add Eggs
Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Chocolate Sauce Preparation
- 5
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan over low heat, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and heat until just simmering, but not boiling.
- 6
Melt Chocolate
Remove from heat and add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Frying Churros
- 7
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Pipe Churros
Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough into the hot oil.
- 9
Fry Churros
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 10
Coat in Sugar
In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Roll the fried churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.