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Churros are deep fried, crunchy and cinnamon sugar crusted dough that are perfect for munching anytime. Dipped in chocolate sauce while warm and fresh, these little snacks bring serious delight and satisfaction.
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Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Churros are deep fried, crunchy and cinnamon sugar crusted dough that are perfect for munching anytime.
Course Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine Western
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 20 pieces
Author sanna

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 3 and 1/2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

For the Chocolate Sauce

  • 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate broken up or chopped
  • 1 and 3/4 oz milk chocolate broken up or chopped
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup
  • 1 and 1/4 cups heavy cream

For the Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a liquid container with spout, combine water, melted butter and vanilla. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the liquid mixture. Beat until the batter is smooth. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.  Fill up a large pastry bag with the dough and fit a large star tip attachment to it. Once the oil reaches 338 F, pipe the dough into the oil. Once the desired length is dispersed, use a scissor to cut the dough at the end that is  attached to the tip, releasing the dough completely int the oil.
  • Cook in batches of 2-3 . The churros should be golden brown. Drain in plates lined with paper towels. Roll in t he cinnamon sugar mixture and serve with the chocolate sauce,

Chocolate Sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in medium sauce pan and melt over medium heat until smooth. Keep warm.

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • Combine cinnamon and sugar in a wide plate.

Notes

Recipe adapted from World Class Cakes by Roger Pizey.