Homemade Churros with Dipping Sauce
Author: Amanda
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Serves: 2 dozen
- 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 quarts oil for frying
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- Combine ½ cup sugar with the cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
- Line a plate with paper towels.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together the water, 1½ tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then remove it from the heat.
- Stir in the flour. Mix until it forms a ball.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees.
- Transfer the dough to a cloth pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe the dough over the oil to a length of about 4 inches. Using a very sharp knife, cut the churro into the oil.
- Transfer the churros to the paper towel-lined plate to drain, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the chocolate chips and cayenne in a bowl.
- Warm the heavy cream in small saucepan.
- Pour the warmed heavy cream over the chocolate. Let it sit for a minute then stir to combine.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by Amanda's Plate at http://www.amandasplate.com/homemade-churros-with-dipping-sauce/
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