Churros con Chocolate

Ingredients

• 250ml water
• 150g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil for deep frying
• For dusting: 4 tbsp caster sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon
• For the chocolate: 200g 70% dark chocolate, 400ml whole milk, 1 tbsp cornflour, 2 tbsp sugar

Method

1. 1

   Bring the water to a boil. Add to a bowl with the flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Mix to a smooth paste.

2. 2

   Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep pan to 180°C.

4. 4

   Pipe 15cm lengths of dough into the oil, cutting with scissors. Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   Drain on paper, then toss in the cinnamon sugar while still hot.

6. 6

   For the chocolate: heat the milk and sugar. Mix cornflour with a little cold milk, add to the pan.

7. 7

   Add the chocolate, stir until thick and glossy. Serve immediately.

8. 8

   Arrange the churros alongside the hot chocolate for dunking.