Churros with Chocolate

Churros con chocolate

Ingredients9

• water250 ml
• salt1/2 tsp
• sunflower oil1 tbsp
• all-purpose flour250 g
• frying oil750 ml
• sugar3 tbsp
• whole milk500 ml
• cornstarch1 tbsp
• dark chocolate200 g

Method

1. Bring the water, salt, and 1 tbsp sunflower oil to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until a smooth dough ball pulls away from the pan. Let it cool until warm.
3. Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
4. Heat the frying oil to about 180°C. Pipe 10–12 cm strips of dough into the oil, cutting them with scissors, and fry until deep golden, turning once.
5. Drain on paper towels and roll the hot churros in 2 tbsp sugar.
6. Whisk the milk with the cornstarch and remaining 1 tbsp sugar. Heat gently, then add the chopped chocolate and stir until thick, smooth, and glossy.
7. Serve the churros immediately with the hot chocolate for dipping.