Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 oz dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, sugar, and salt; bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Immediately add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Continue stirring for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste until the dough looks glossy.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes to prevent the egg from scrambling.
  5. Add the room-temperature egg and stir vigorously until fully absorbed and the dough is velvety and thick.
  6. Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a skillet to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe 4-6 inch strips directly into the oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side until deep mahogany-gold.
  8. Remove churros with a slotted spoon, place briefly on paper towels, and toss in the cinnamon-sugar coating.
  9. Melt the dark chocolate and heavy cream together to create the chocolate dipping sauce.