Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon, for coating
• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps

1. 1

   Bring water, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, and 2 tbsp oil to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough ball forms.

2. 2

   Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

3. 3

   Heat 2 inches of oil in a pot to 375°F.

4. 4

   Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. 5

   Drain on paper towels and immediately roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

6. 6

   For chocolate sauce: heat cream in a small saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Add vanilla.

7. 7

   Serve churros warm with the chocolate dipping sauce.