Homemade Churros Recipe

Homemade churros are a delightful treat that brings the flavor and excitement of a fair or a street market right to your kitchen. These crispy, golden dough sticks, rolled in cinnamon sugar, are perfect for dipping in rich chocolate sauce or enjoying on their own. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, churros are a fun and festive dessert that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

For the Churros:

• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce (optional):

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil.
   • Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
2. Heat the Oil:
   • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
3. Pipe the Churros:
   • Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
   • Carefully pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, using scissors to cut the dough from the pastry bag.
4. Fry the Churros:
   • Fry the churros in small batches until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
   • Remove the churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:
   • In a shallow dish, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon.
   • Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
6. Prepare the Chocolate Dipping Sauce (optional):
   • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
   • Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the churros warm, with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side.

Enjoy these homemade churros as a delicious dessert or a fun snack, perfect for any occasion!

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