Churros

• Butter, melted50g
• Vanilla extract1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp
• Plain flour250g
• Baking powder1 tsp
• Boiling water300ml
• Sunflower oil1 L
• Bread, chopped into cubes2 pieces
• Dark chocolate200g
• Double cream100ml
• Milk100ml
• Golden syrup3 tbsp
• Caster sugar100g
• Cinnamon2 tsp

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1. 1Combine boiling water, melted butter, and 1/2 tsp vanilla in a jug.
2. 2Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; beat in the water mixture until smooth. Rest 15 minutes. 15:00
3. 3Melt chocolate, cream, milk, syrup, and 1/2 tsp vanilla in a pan over low heat until smooth. Keep warm.
4. 4Heat oil in a deep pan until a bread cube browns in 45-60 seconds. 0:45
5. 5Mix caster sugar and cinnamon on a paper towel-lined tray.
6. 6Pipe dough through a star nozzle into oil, snipping strips with scissors.
7. 7Fry in batches until golden brown and crisp, then drain on the tray.
8. 8Toss hot churros in the cinnamon sugar and serve with chocolate sauce.