Churros / Fried Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Chocolate Caliente:
2. 2
   Bring milk to a boil.
3. 3
   Add in chocolate and sugar.
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   Stir over heat until chocolate is melted and sugar has dissolved.
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   Set aside.
6. 6
   Churros:.
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   Heat water, butter, salt, brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract and nutmeg to a rolling boil.
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   Mix flour and baking powder together; stir vigorously into water mixture over low heat until mixture forms a ball (about one minute).
9. 9
   Remove from heat.
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    Beat eggs in all at once.
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    Continue beating until smooth.
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    Let the dough cool.
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    Place dough in a piping bag with a large star tip.
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    In a large frying pan, heat oil in a pan 2 inches to 375 degrees F.
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    Pipe the churros in long rods directly into the hot oil.
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    Fry in 2-3 batches until golden brown on all sides about 2-3 minutes.
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    Drain on paper towel.
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    Dust while still warm with choice of sugars and serve with Chocolate Caliente.