Churros 101

Churros is a fried dough based snack that originated In Spain many years ago. It is also popular in Latin Americas and sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut or Mexican doughnut. Usually prism in shape, spiral or curved, crunchy.

It is tradionally sprinkled in sugar and sometimes cinnamon but the now, it is usually dipped in hot chocolate.

My favorite churros is served in Dulcinea, a spanish themed restaurant that also serves yummy pastries. You can also do it at home!

Check this recipe:

Fritters:
250 ml water
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sifted flour, plus additional for dusting
1 cup oil

Hot chocolate:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups fresh milk

1. To make fritters, combine water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a brisk boil. Put the flour in a large heatproof bowl. As soon as the water boils, pour it over the flour. Stir until a smooth dough is formed and the flour separates from the sides of the bowl.

2. Spoon the dough into a pastry bag with a large tip. Pipe into 15-cm(6 inch) strips on a greased and floured baking tray, or pipe into U-shaped strips.

3. Heat oil in a frying pan and deep fry the dough strips until golden yellow. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

4. To make hot chocolate, combine sugar and cocoa in a saucepan. Pour in the milk. Stir well to partly dissolve the cocoa and sugar. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to simmer. Continue simmering, stirring constantly until liquid becomes very thick, 5-10 minutes. Pour into a cup and serve with the fritters.

Serves 6

Photo: flickr

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