Chocolate con Churros

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 4 oz Bittersweet Chocolate
• 2 cups Milk

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup of Water and the 0.25 tsp of Salt. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. 2Remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately add the 1 cup of All-Purpose Flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth, thick dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. 3While the dough rests briefly, heat the 2 cups of Vegetable Oil in a deep fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
4. 4Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe strips of dough, about 6 inches long, directly into the hot 2 cups of Vegetable Oil. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry in batches if necessary.
5. 5Fry the churros for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are a deep golden brown and appear crispy. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the churros from the hot oil.
6. 6Place the fried churros on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. While they are still warm, sprinkle them evenly with the 0.5 cup of Sugar.
7. 7To make the chocolate sauce, gently melt the 4 oz of Bittersweet Chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Once melted and smooth, gradually stir in the 2 cups of Milk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
8. 8Serve the warm, sugared churros immediately with the hot chocolate sauce for dipping.

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