# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup water (8 fl oz)
02 - 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (35 g)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Frying
08 - 2 cups vegetable oil (16 fl oz) for deep frying
→ Cinnamon Sugar
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Dipping Sauce
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (4 fl oz)
12 - 3.5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (100 g)
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (12 g)
14 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12 g)
15 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
02 - Add all-purpose flour at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the pan sides, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Remove the pan from heat and allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes.
04 - Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
05 - Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
07 - Pipe 4 to 6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry each batch for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
08 - Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Roll warm churros in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to coat evenly.
09 - Heat heavy cream and sugar in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
10 - Serve churros warm accompanied by the rich chocolate dipping sauce.
