Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste, for coating
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for coating
For the Chocolate Sauce (optional):
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons oil. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 375°F (190°C).
- Load the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Squeeze out strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll warm churros in the mixture.
- (Optional) For the chocolate sauce, heat heavy cream until simmering, then remove from heat and stir in chocolate until smooth.
- Serve churros warm, with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar and cinnamon quantities for coating according to taste.
- Ensure the frying oil is at the correct temperature for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 churros
- Calories: Approx. 300 per serving (without chocolate sauce)
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg