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Homemade Churros Recipe Easy 5-Step Guide with Chocolate Sauce

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Crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with a rich and silky chocolate dipping sauce. This easy recipe captures the authentic taste with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons (35 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 4 ounces (115 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 ½ tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Transfer the hot dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until dough is smooth, shiny, and slightly sticky.
  5. Pour about 2 inches of oil into a deep fryer or heavy pot and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the dough. Pipe 4-inch strips directly into hot oil, cutting dough with scissors or knife.
  7. Fry churros in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  8. Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  9. Toss warm churros in a bowl with ½ cup sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
  10. For the chocolate sauce: Heat ½ cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate and butter. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. Add vanilla extract if using.
  11. Serve churros immediately with warm chocolate dipping sauce.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to avoid soggy or burnt churros. Pipe dough quickly before it firms up. Drain excess oil on paper towels immediately after frying. Reheat leftovers in oven to maintain crispiness. Chocolate sauce thickens as it cools; warm gently before serving.

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