Homemade Churros with Salted Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Ingredients (serves 4–6):

For the churros:

• 1 cup water

• 2 ½ tbsp granulated sugar

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs

• Oil, for frying

• ½ cup sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon, for coating

For the salted chocolate sauce:

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 4 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

• 1 tbsp butter

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare churro dough:

   • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, salt, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Bring to a boil.

   • Remove from heat and stir in flour until a smooth dough forms. Let it cool slightly.

   • Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.

2. Heat oil for frying:

   • In a deep pan, heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).

3. Pipe and fry churros:

   • Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4–6 inch strips into the hot oil.

   • Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

4. Coat churros:

   • Roll warm churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.

5. Prepare chocolate sauce:

   • In a small saucepan, heat cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and sea salt until smooth and glossy.

6. Serve:

   • Serve churros warm with salted chocolate sauce for dipping.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Calories: ~300 kcal per serving (2–3 churros with sauce)

Notes:

• For easier cleanup, you can bake churros in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, brushing with oil halfway.

• Add a pinch of cayenne to the chocolate sauce for a subtle spicy kick.

• Churros are best served fresh, but leftover churros can be reheated in the oven to regain crispiness.