Churros con Chocolate

Name: Churros con Chocolate
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 cup whole milk; 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped; 1 tsp cornstarch

Crispy fried dough pastry coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a thick, glossy hot chocolate for dipping.

35 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

SpanishDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 tsp fine salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup whole milk
4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1

Whisk 1 cup water and 1/2 tsp fine salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2

Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms, then transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
3

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F.
4

Pipe dough strips into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
5

Drain churros on paper towels, then roll in a mixture of 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
6

Heat 1 cup whole milk with 4 oz chopped dark chocolate and 1 tsp cornstarch over low heat, whisking constantly until thick.
7

Serve warm churros alongside the thick hot chocolate for dipping.

Questions

Can I make Churros con Chocolate dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Churros con Chocolate gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Churros con Chocolate keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Churros con Chocolate?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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