Churros

Here’s a classic recipe for making delicious churros at home:

Churros Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Churros:
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons (35 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
• For the Coating:
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce (optional):
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
   • Remove from heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
   • Let the dough cool slightly, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
2. Form the Churros:
   • Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
   • Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Fry the Churros:
   • Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
   • Fry the churros in batches, 3-4 at a time, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
   • Use a slotted spoon to remove the churros from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Coat the Churros:
   • While the churros are still warm, roll them in the sugar-cinnamon mixture until well coated.
5. Make the Chocolate Dipping Sauce (Optional):
   • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
   • Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and fully melted.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the churros warm with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side.

Enjoy your homemade churros!