Churros con Chocolate are a delicious dessert that is made of a fried crispy dough that can be dipped into chocolate. Normally churros are eaten when they are still warm and fresh.
Ingredients
For the Churros:
1cupwater
1/2cupbutter
1/4tspsalt
1cupall purpose flour
3large eggs
vegetable oil, for frying
For the Cinnamon and Sugar Coating:
1/2cupgranulated sugar
For the Chocolate Sauce:
1tablespooncornstarch
2cupsmilk
1/2cupsemisweet chocolate chips
1/4cupsugar
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring butter, salt and water to a boil. Once mixture is boiling, add in flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together. Continue to stir and cook the dough for about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and let sit for five minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, until each has been well incorporated before adding the next. Batter may look wet before it comes together, but keep mixing and a smooth dough will form.
Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a medium or large star tip.
Add enough oil to a deep-sided pan to measure a depth of about 3 inches. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 365 degrees. Have ready a plate lined with several paper towels.
While the oil is heating, prepare the chocolate sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and milk. Add mixture, along with chocolate and sugar, to a small saucepan. Bring just to boil, whisking occasionally, and cook until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat; set aside.
Pipe 5-inch pieces of churro dough into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, then flip and cook until golden on the second side. Remove from oil and set on paper towels to drain, then toss into the cinnamon and sugar coating while they are still hot.