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Best Churros Recipe
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
- Intermediate
Ingredients:
- For the Churros:
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Coating:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- Fry the Churros:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Coat the Churros:
- In a shallow dish, mix together sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Make the Chocolate Dipping Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, butter, and honey. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Serve:
- Serve the churros warm with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side.
Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 12 servings):
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
These Best Churros are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a delicious cinnamon-sugar mixture. Paired with a rich chocolate dipping sauce, they make the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion. Enjoy!
