Perfect Churros with Hot Chocolate

4m
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. 2Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and stir until a dough forms.
  4. 4Remove from heat and let the dough cool slightly.
  5. 5Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough, and mix well.
  6. 6Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  7. 7Pipe the churros onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. 8Cut the churros into desired lengths.
  9. 9Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  10. 10Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  11. 11Drain the churros on a paper towel-lined plate.
  12. 12In a plastic container, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; toss churros in the mixture.
  13. 13For the chocolate sauce, melt 3 oz of bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup of heavy cream.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

saucepanwhiskpiping bagstar tipscissorsbaking sheetdeep fryerkitchen thermometersmall bowlplastic container