Sure, here’s a simple and delicious recipe for homemade churros!
Homemade Churros Recipe
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 Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce (optional):
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
- Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- Fry the Churros:
- Heat oil for frying in a deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors to your desired length. Fry until golden brown, turning once, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- 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 and butter. Stir until smooth and fully melted.
- Serve:
- Serve the churros warm with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side.
Enjoy your homemade churros!