Classic Spanish Churros With Rich Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
• 4 ounces Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix the 0.5 cup sugar and cinnamon together and set aside on a shallow plate.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in the flour all at once with a wooden spoon until a smooth ball of dough forms.

4. 4

   Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and let it cool for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375°F (190°C). Pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the oil, cutting with scissors.

6. 6

   Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then drain briefly on paper towels.

7. 7

   Immediately roll the warm churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.

8. 8

   For the sauce, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.