Perfect Churros with Hot Chocolate

4 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
  2. 2In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
  3. 3In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
  4. 4Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  5. 5Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  6. 6Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  7. 7Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and stir until a dough forms.
  8. 8Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and stir until a dough forms.
  9. 9Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and stir until a dough forms.
  10. 10Remove from heat and let the dough cool slightly.
  11. 11Remove from heat and let the dough cool slightly.
  12. 12Remove from heat and let the dough cool slightly.
  13. 13Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough, and mix well.
  14. 14Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough, and mix well.
  15. 15Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough, and mix well.
  16. 16Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  17. 17Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  18. 18Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  19. 19Pipe the churros onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  20. 20Pipe the churros onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  21. 21Pipe the churros onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  22. 22Cut the churros into desired lengths.
  23. 23Cut the churros into desired lengths.
  24. 24Cut the churros into desired lengths.
  25. 25Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  26. 26Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  27. 27Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  28. 28Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  29. 29Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  30. 30Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  31. 31Drain the churros on a paper towel-lined plate.
  32. 32Drain the churros on a paper towel-lined plate.
  33. 33Drain the churros on a paper towel-lined plate.
  34. 34In a plastic container, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; toss churros in the mixture.
  35. 35In a plastic container, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; toss churros in the mixture.
  36. 36In a plastic container, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; toss churros in the mixture.
  37. 37For the chocolate sauce, melt 3 oz of bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  38. 38For the chocolate sauce, melt 3 oz of bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  39. 39For the chocolate sauce, melt 3 oz of bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup of heavy cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 vegetable oil
  • 1 vegetable oil
  • 1 vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 3 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 3 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Equipment

saucepanwhiskpiping bagstar tipscissorsbaking sheetdeep fryerkitchen thermometersmall bowlplastic container