Churros with Hot Chocolate

Name: Churros with Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups vegetable oil; 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped; 1.5 cups whole milk; 1 tsp cornstarch

Crispy fried dough pastry sprinkled with sugar, served alongside a rich and thick dipping chocolate.

40 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

SpanishDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup water, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp fine salt in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
2

Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms, and let cool for 5 minutes.
3

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

Whisk 1 tsp cornstarch into 1.5 cups whole milk in a small saucepan, add 4 oz chopped dark chocolate, and heat over medium while stirring until thick.
5

Pipe dough into hot oil, fry until golden brown, drain on paper towels, and toss in remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar before serving with hot chocolate.

Questions

Can I make Churros with Hot Chocolate dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1.5 cups whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Churros with Hot 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 with Hot Chocolate keep?

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

Can I halve or double Churros with Hot 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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