Churros

If you have never tried a fresh and crispy churro that has been dipped in thick and hot cocoa, then you have not yet experienced the best that Spanish cuisine has to offer. It is a dough fried in hot oil until golden brown, sprinkled with sugar and served fresh and crispy with just hot chocolate or cocoa.

Ingredients:

300 g of plain flour

. 100 g of cinnamon sugar 300 ml of water 75 ml of olive or sunflower oil 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar 1 piece of egg 1 piece of egg two pinches of salt sunflower oil for frying

Procedure:

1. Stir the salt and sugar into the sifted flour
2. Heat water and oil in a saucepan, bring to the boil and slowly pour in the flour mixed with salt and sugar, stirring until a stiff paste forms
3. Let stand for 2-3 minutes, then incorporate the beaten egg into the mixture
4. Transfer the smooth dough to a rolling pin and shape into sticks, horseshoes or even snails, which are fried in a higher layer of well heated oil until golden brown
5. 6. Serve with hot chocolate or cocoa, or good quality black coffee.