Homemade churros
<p>Craving something sweet? Mix things up with these easy-to-make deep fried churros and chocolate sauce.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">You will need:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1.5cm piping tube and bag</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>⅓ cup of caster sugar</li>
<li>1 tablespoon of caster sugar, extra</li>
<li>1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon</li>
<li>2 tablespoons of olive oil</li>
<li>1 cup of flour</li>
<li>2 litres of vegetable oil</li>
<li>1cup of water</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Sauce</em></p>
<ul>
<li>¾ cup of thickened cream</li>
<li>180g of dark chocolate, chopped</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method: </span></strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Line a baking tray with baking paper.</li>
<li>In a bowl, mix caster sugar and cinnamon.</li>
<li>In a saucepan over medium heat, mix water, olive oil and one tablespoon of sugar and bring to a boil.</li>
<li>Add flour and stir. The mixture should form a ball of dough. Remove from heat.</li>
<li>Add vegetable oil to a deep fryer and heat to 180°C.</li>
<li>Place dough in piping bag and squeeze into strips, cutting the ends.</li>
<li>Place a few strips into deep fryer and cook for three to five minutes or until golden.</li>
<li>Remove from heat and let drain over a wire rack before rolling in cinnamon and sugar mixture while still warm.</li>
<li>Repeat for all dough.</li>
<li>To make the sauce, in a small saucepan, bring cream near to a boil. Add chocolate and stir until mixed and smooth.</li>
<li>Serve as dip with warm churros.</li>
</ol>
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