Description
Enjoy these easy homemade churros, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a rich, smooth chocolate dipping sauce. This classic Spanish treat is quick to prepare and perfect for a delightful dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Churros
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying (3-4 inches deep)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chocolate Sauce
- 4 ounces chopped chocolate (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for coating the churros after frying.
- Prepare the Churro Dough: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil to a boil. Remove from heat immediately, and stir in the flour all at once, mixing vigorously until a smooth dough ball forms without lumps.
- Heat the Oil for Frying: Pour 3 to 4 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot and heat it to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a plate lined with paper towels for draining the fried churros.
- Pipe and Fry the Churros: Transfer the churro dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe 4-inch lengths of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting the dough with scissors as you go. Fry the churros in batches, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, turning as needed.
- Drain and Coat: Using a slotted spoon, remove the churros from the oil and place them on the paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, roll each churro in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Make the Chocolate Sauce: Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Pour the warm cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Serve: Serve the churros warm with the chocolate sauce on the side for dipping, enjoying this indulgent treat fresh.
Notes
- Be sure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to ensure crispy churros without being greasy.
- If you don’t have a star tip, a large round tip or simply cutting the dough with scissors will still work but the texture may differ slightly.
- Use good quality chocolate for the dipping sauce for the richest flavor.
- Churros are best served fresh and warm but can be kept in an airtight container and gently reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
