Churros with Hot Chocolate

A classic Spanish recipe for churros, made with a simple flour-and-water dough, lightly sweetened and fried until golden. Served with thick hot chocolate (chocolate a la taza) for dipping, this is a traditional Spanish breakfast or afternoon treat.

Info

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Resting Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 12–15 churros

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Ingredients

For the Churros

• Water – 150ml
• Granulated sugar – 20g
• Unsalted butter – 40g
• All-purpose flour – 110g
• Large eggs – 2
• Cooking oil – for frying

For the Hot Chocolate

• Dark chocolate – 50g
• Granulated sugar – 25g
• Milk – 120ml
• Cornstarch – 4g (about 1 tsp)
• Water – 10ml

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Procedure

Step 1: Make the Churro Dough

1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil.
2. Lower the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir constantly over low heat for about 3 minutes until the dough forms a smooth ball.
3. Remove from heat and let the dough rest for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and pipeable.
5. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.

Step 2: Fry the Churros

1. Heat cooking oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pipe lengths of dough (about 4–5 inches) directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors.
3. Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side.
4. Drain on paper towels. (No cinnamon-sugar coating — serve plain for authenticity.)

Step 3: Make the Hot Chocolate

1. Heat the milk with sugar in a small saucepan until warm.
2. Add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted.
3. Mix cornstarch with 10ml water to make a slurry, then whisk into the chocolate mixture.
4. Cook over medium heat until thickened and glossy.

Step 4: Serve

• Serve warm churros with small cups of thick hot chocolate for dipping.

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Notes

• Authentic Spanish churros are usually not coated in cinnamon sugar — they’re served plain with chocolate.
• The dough can be made without eggs for an even more rustic version (just flour, water, salt, and sugar).
• Best eaten immediately while warm and crisp.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk03DlJC9Mo