Churros and Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce

Churros are such a tasty treat, a fun mix of fried dough that’s crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. They’re usually long and skinny—sometimes twisted into a fun loop—and totally irresistible! Rolled in sugar, they’re perfect for dipping in ooey-gooey chocolate sauce or any sweet dip you like, making them a go-to snack or dessert. They’re loved in Spain, Latin America, and pretty much everywhere else! Today, I decided to whip some up myself. After hunting down a bunch of recipes, I finally found a yummy one by the amazing Chef Cyril Lignac.

Ingredients:

• 150g of water
• 30g of unsalted butter
• 20g of caster sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 150g of flour
• 1 egg
• Sunflower oil for frying
• Caster sugar with cinnamon for coating

Method:

1. In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a spatula until you get a smooth dough.
3. Return to low heat and dry out the dough by stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, until it pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
5. Add the egg, mix well until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.
6. Heat the oil to 170°C (340°F).
7. Fill a piping bag with a star shape nozzle.
8. Pipe strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
9. Fry the churros until they are golden brown.
10. Roll the churros in a mixture of caster sugar and cinnamon.
11. Enjoy them warm with melted hazelnut chocolate sauce.

The Churros are so crispy and delicious, perfect with my coffee!

Bonne dégustation!

PS: For the chocolate sauce, use the chocolate of your choice, melt it with a little milk, and that’s it!