Heavenly Churros Con Leche De Almendras

Heavenly Churros Con Leche De Almendras

A mouthwatering recipe for gluten-free churros dipped in warm almond milk and topped with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce.

Time: Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: 10 minutes - Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Spanish, Gluten-Free

Allergens

Dairy (butter)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all
  • purpose gluten
  • free flour
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, to taste
  • Chocolate sauce, to drizzle

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, and almond milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  3. Pour the heated mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring quickly until smooth. Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a large star tip.
  4. Fill a deep frying pan with vegetable oil, about 2 inches deep, and heat to 350°F (175°C). Pipe the batter into the hot oil, cutting each strip as it emerges, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  5. Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Toss the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  6. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to perfect churros lies in the frying temperature and the consistency of the batter.

Notes

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Cultural or Historical Background

Churros are a popular Spanish dessert, often enjoyed during morning and afternoon breaks with a hot beverage like chocolate.