Crispy Cinnamon Churros with Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups neutral oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat water and butter in a saucepan over medium until butter melts. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a thick dough forms.

2. 2

   Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

4. 4

   Pipe 4-inch lengths of dough into hot oil. Fry 90 seconds per side until deep golden, then transfer to a paper towel.

5. 5

   While still warm, dip each churro in cinnamon sugar, coating all sides generously.

6. 6

   Heat milk in a saucepan over medium-low. Add chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.

Tools you’ll need

• saucepan
• heavy skillet or deep pot
• candy/deep-fry thermometer
• piping bag with large star tip
• paper towels
• shallow bowl
• whisk

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