Low Sodium Churros con Chocolate

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the churros

2 cups water
2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp fine salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

For the cinnamon sugar

½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the chocolate

2 cups whole milk
4 oz bittersweet chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 pinch fine salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

Instructions

1
Combine the water, butter, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a full rolling boil.
2
Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth, cohesive ball with no dry streaks.

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