5. Mini Churros Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup water
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp unsalted butter
¼ tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
Oil, for frying
For Coating:
½ cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Dipping Sauce:
Chocolate Sauce — Melt together:
½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Stir until smooth and glossy.
Instructions:
1. Make the dough:
In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, butter, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once butter melts, add flour all at once and stir vigorously until it forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides.
2. Cool slightly and add egg:
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, then stir until smooth and glossy (it takes a bit of mixing — you can use a spoon or hand mixer).
3. Prepare for frying:
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
4. Pipe the churros:
Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (like Wilton 1M). Pipe 2–3 inch pieces directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors.
5. Fry until golden:
Cook for about 2–3 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
6. Coat in cinnamon sugar:
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll warm churros in the mixture to coat evenly.
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