Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 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
• 1/2 cup sugar for dusting
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Chocolate Sauce

• 200g dark chocolate, chopped
• 200ml double cream

Preparations

1. In a medium saucepan, heat water, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
2. Heat oil for frying in a deep skillet or deep-fryer to 375°F (190°C).
3. Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil using a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon together and roll the fried churros in this mixture until coated.
5. For the chocolate sauce, heat the double cream in a small saucepan until simmering, then pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
6. Serve churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.

Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chocolate sauce for a spicy kick.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 3 churros with sauce
• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 4g