Nitrate & Nitrite Free Churros con Chocolate
Total time45 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time25 min
4.6(15)
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4 servings
For the churros
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 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
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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