Churros

Ingredients

Method

1. Chocolate Sauce
2. 01
   In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and milk, stirring with a whisk until completely combined and smooth.
3. 02
   Turn heat on stove to medium and stirring occasionally, bring to a boil.
4. 03
   Stir in butter and continue to boil until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
5. 04
   Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
6. Churros
7. 05
   Bring milk, sugar, and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan.
8. 06
   Sift in flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined and dough comes away from side of pan. Remove from heat.
9. 07
   Stand, covered with plastic wrap, for 3 minutes.
10. 08
    Beat in egg yolks with wooden spoon, one at a time.
11. 09
    Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a 2cm star nozzle.
12. 10
    Heat oil to 180°C (350°F)
13. 11
    Pipe 2 inches lengths into oil, cutting off the dough with a sharp knife or scissors. Deep fry churros until golden brown, then drain on absorbent paper.
14. 12
    Dust with caster sugar and cinnamon, and/or serve with chocolate sauce.