Churros Recipe
Fried dough pastries with chocolate sauce.
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Ingredients
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Churro Dough
Chocolate Sauce
For Frying
Method
Prepare the Churro Dough
- 1
Heat the Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously until the mixture comes together and forms a ball.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then add in the 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- 4
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside for coating the churros.
Fry the Churros
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep pot or frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them off with scissors.
- 7
Fry Until Golden
Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 8
Make the Chocolate Sauce
- 9
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- 10
Add Chocolate
Remove from heat and add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- 11
Finish with Vanilla
Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor. Serve warm with churros.