Churros caseros

Ingredientes

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• oil (- for frying)
• 1/2 cup sugar ((fine or powdered))
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 2 ounces chocolate (- cut into smaller pieces )
• 5 fluid ounces all-purpose cream

Preparación

1. 1

   In a saucepan, combine milk, water, sugar, salt and butter together then bring to boil over medium heat. Remove from heat once it starts to boil.

2. 2

   Stir in the flour immediately to the liquid mixture and stir gently until a loose dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3. 3

   Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool down for 3-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate dip by placing the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl, heat for 10 seconds on high and stir until chocolate is melted. Pulse for another 5-10 seconds if needed.

5. 5

   Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat it into the dough with a whisk, or use an electric mixer.

6. 6

   Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large 4 or 5 star tip.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a deep pan (about 4 inch deep) over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, squeeze out about 5-6 inch of dough and using a pair of scissors, cut it on the other end dropping it to the oil. Fry 5-6 pieces at a time

8. 8

   Fry 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from oil and place them on a plate covered with paper towels to remove excess oil. Roll or sprinkle the churros with the sugar-cinnamon mix.

9. 9

   Serve while warm with the chocolate dip.