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Mexican Churros

Crispy fried choux pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with a warm spiced chocolate dip.

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Provided

  • •all-purpose flour
  • •water
  • •butter
  • •eggs
  • •sugar
  • •cinnamon powder
  • •frying oil
  • •dark chocolate
  • •heavy cream
  • •chili powder or cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1Boil water, butter, and salt. Stir in flour until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides.
  2. 2Let cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
  3. 3Transfer dough to a pastry bag with a star tip.
  4. 4Pipe 4-inch strips into hot oil (375°F/190°C) and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  5. 5Drain and toss in cinnamon sugar.
  6. 6Make sauce: melt chocolate and cream together with a pinch of chili powder or cinnamon. Serve hot.