Colacao con Churros

Name: Colacao con Churros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 2 cups olive oil or vegetable oil; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 3 cups whole milk; 6 tbsp Colacao chocolate powder

Crispy fried Spanish churros served alongside warm, malted chocolate milk made with Colacao.

35 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

SpanishBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 tsp fine salt
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
2 cups olive oil or vegetable oil
2 tbsp granulated sugar
3 cups whole milk
6 tbsp Colacao chocolate powder

Instructions

1

Bring 1 cup water and 1/2 tsp fine salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
2

Remove saucepan from heat, add 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until dough forms a smooth ball.
3

Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
4

Heat 2 cups olive oil or vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F.
5

Pipe six-inch strips of dough directly into hot oil, cutting ends with kitchen shears, and fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
6

Drain cooked churros on paper towels and sprinkle with 2 tbsp granulated sugar.
7

Warm 3 cups whole milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in 6 tbsp Colacao chocolate powder until completely dissolved.
8

Pour warm chocolate into glasses and serve immediately with hot churros.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Colacao con Churros?

For Colacao con Churros, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Can I make Colacao con Churros gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Colacao con Churros is 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted. 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.

Is Colacao con Churros vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3 cups whole milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Colacao con Churros?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 10 g protein, 65 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 310 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Colacao con Churros?

Refrigerate what is left of Colacao con Churros within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Serve it with

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