Dessert

Churros

Name: Churros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 250 ml (1 cup) water; 50 g (1/4 cup) butter; 1 tbsp sugar; Pinch of salt; 150 g (1 cup) plain flour; 2 eggs; Vegetable oil, for frying; 100 g (1/2 cup) caster sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon; 100 g dark chocolate, melted, for dipping

Serves 4 Prep 15 mins Cook 15 mins Total 30 mins

Ingredients

250 ml (1 cup) water
50 g (1/4 cup) butter
1 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
150 g (1 cup) plain flour
2 eggs
Vegetable oil, for frying
100 g (1/2 cup) caster sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon
100 g dark chocolate, melted, for dipping

Method

Bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Add flour and beat until a dough forms. Cool slightly.
Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Pipe into hot oil (180°C) in 10 cm lengths.
Fry until golden, about 3–4 minutes. Drain and roll in cinnamon sugar.
Serve with melted chocolate for dipping.

Tip: Keep oil at a steady 180°C for crisp churros.