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Eggless Churros with chocolate sauce
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Easy Homemade Eggless Churros

These fabulously crunchy & delicious Eggless Churros are one of the easiest desserts that can be made at home! Dunk them in a rich hot chocolate - or dulce de leche - sauce for a decadent dessert to die for.
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 churros approx
Calories 111kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar + more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) oil (I used light olive oil)
  • 1 1/2 cup (210 g) all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable, canola or corn oil for frying (enough to deep fry the churros)

Chocolate sauce:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped (or 3/4 cup morsels)

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the water, salt, sugar, and oil. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from the heat.
  • Stir in the flour and mix with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball and all the ingredients are well incorporated. NOTE: It's very important that you mix the dough very well to make sure all the water is absorbed. This will prevent oil explosions when frying. Make sure to check out the video above. 
  • Let the dough rest while the oil heat. 
  • Heat about 2 - 4 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 375º F (190º C). You need enough oil to deep fry the churros. IMPORTANT: When frying the churros, stand back to avoid any splatters. Also, make sure that all your utensils are dry to avoid any oil explosion. Using a frying thermometer to keep the oil temperature under control is highly recommended. 
  • Transfer the dough to a cloth pastry bag or heavy-duty plastic piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • When the oil is heated. Squeeze a 5-6 inch strip of dough into the hot oil. Repeat, frying 3 or 4 strips at a time. Fry the churros, turning them once, until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked churros to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Roll fried churros in sugar or cinnamon sugar, if you prefer. Serve plain or with chocolate, Dulce the Leche, or caramel sauce.

Chocolate Sauce:

  • Heat the heavy cream, you can do this in a small saucepan or in the microwave – do not let it boil; just heat it until it begins to simmer gently. Remove for heat.
  • Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and let them sit for 2 -3 minutes, then stir until smooth. NOTE: If the chocolate sauce is a little too thick for your liking, you can add a bit more heavy cream to thin it out.

Video

Notes

 
WARNING: When frying the churros, stand back to avoid any splatters. Also, ensure all your utensils are dry to avoid any oil explosion. 
Store: Churros are best on the day they are made. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Be aware that they will soften and lose the crunchiness as they cool.
Reheat: The best way to reheat churros is to crisp them in a toaster oven or regular oven at 375º F (190º C) for about 5 minutes. This will bring back the crispness of the churros. If you don't have a toaster oven, you can use your regular oven. I do NOT recommend using a microwave to reheat churros.
Freeze:
  • Fried Churros. I do not recommend freezing cooked churros. 
  • Uncooked Churros. You can freeze uncooked churros. To do so, simply pipe the churro dough into a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to space them, so they don't touch each other. Then cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer to flash freeze. When they’re hard frozen, transfer the uncooked churros to a Ziploc bag or freezer-friendly container and freezer for up to 2 months. To cook, simply fry them straight off the freezer. Do not thaw.
 
Recipe Tips:
  • It’s very important that you mix the dough very well to make sure all the water is absorbed. This will prevent oil explosions when frying. Make sure to check out the recipe video.
  • When you are making this at home, be sure to use a heavy-duty piping bag, or it will split open, and the mixture will burst out.
  • I like to use scissors to cut the dough strips while squeezing them out of the piping bag.
  • When frying the churros, stand back to avoid any splatters. Also, ensure that all your utensils are dry to avoid any oil explosion.
  • Using a frying thermometer to keep the oil temperature under control is highly recommended.
 
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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate, and it can vary depending on the products used.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 88mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.6mg