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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.","group":"Churro Dough","title":"Combine the water, cubed butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Churro Dough"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Reduce heat to low and add the sifted flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball of dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes to slightly cook the flour.","group":"Churro Dough","title":"Reduce heat to low","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Churro Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and then the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.","group":"Churro Dough","title":"Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Churro Dough"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 180°C (356°F).","group":"Frying","title":"Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.","group":"Frying","title":"Transfer the dough","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still warm, roll them in a mixture of the remaining sugar and cinnamon (optional).","group":"Frying","title":"Remove the churros","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"To make the sauce: heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once warm, whisk in the chopped chocolate until melted. If a thicker sauce is desired, whisk in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with a little cold milk) and simmer until thickened.","group":"Chocolate Sauce","title":"To make the sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Chocolate Sauce"}],"notes":"For the best texture, ensure your oil remains at a steady temperature. If it's too hot, the churros will be raw inside; if too cool, they will become greasy.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Spanish"]},"course":["main","dessert"],"cookingMethod":["fry","boil"],"equipment":["Saucepan","Wooden spoon","Piping bag","Star tip nozzle","Deep fryer or heavy pot","Scissors","Slotted spoon"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":20,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximately 20-24 churros depending on length"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The chocolate sauce can be made ahead and reheated. The dough is best used fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Churros are best eaten immediately. 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