Churros

directions

1. 1

   combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl, set aside.

2. 2

   combine double cream and chocolate and melt slowly, in a bowl over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, until melted and combined. add a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. add oil and water and mix. it should be thick and gummy. transfer dough into a piping bag with an 8mm star tip nozzle. alternatively, just cut the corner off a plastic sandwich bag and improvise. set aside while oil heats to 180°C in a small pot.

4. 4

   pipe short lengths of dough into the oil, snipping with scissors. fry in batches of 3 or 4. cook for 2-3 mins or until golden and crisp, rolling occasionally.

5. 5

   allow to drain on a sheet of kitchen roll and then roll in sugar coating. serve hot with chocolate sauce.