Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240ml) Water
- 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup (125g) All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- Vegetable Oil, for frying (about 3-4 cups or 700ml - 950ml)
- 1/2 cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Heavy Cream
- 6 ounces (170g) Semisweet Chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions:
- Combine water, butter, salt, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter is melted.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Let the dough cool slightly (about 5 minutes). Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be smooth and pipeable.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Line a plate with paper towels.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Carefully pipe 4-6 inch lengths of dough directly into the hot oil.
- Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot.
- Remove churros with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. While still warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Serve warm churros with chocolate dipping sauce.