Patria's Churros

15 mins Prep Time

40 mins Cook Time

Written By

Robin Winship

Patria, Spanish restaurant and tapas bar in King West has become a favourite for pintxos, paella, croquettes and more. If you're craving something sweet, try Patria's original recipe for deep-fried and sugary churros -- Spain's favourite dessert.

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If you give this recipe a shot, make sure to post up your creation on Instagram and tag @tastetoronto and @patriato!

Ingredients

Batter

280g white granulated sugar
240ml canola oil
1320g AP flour
660ml water
40g salt
Neutral oil for frying

Chocolate Sauce

250g 35% cream
100g cacao barry extra bitter Guayaquil 64% chocolate

Cinnamon Sugar

100g white granulated sugar
2.5g cinnamon

Directions

Chocolate Sauce

4 Steps

Step 1

In a small pot over a double boiler, warm cream.
Step 2

Slowly melt chocolate into cream.
Step 3

Mix well until combined.
Step 4

Serve in ramekin or small vessel to dip churros in.

Assembly

9 Steps

Step 1

Mix cinnamon and sugar together, set aside.
Step 2

Boil the water in a small pot, then add the sugar and salt until dissolved.
Step 3

Add the canola oil and remove from heat.
Step 4

Add the flour and stir until well combined.
Step 5

Pour mixture into a piping bag with a large star tip.
Step 6

Heat fryer oil on medium high heat in a medium pot or fryer.
Step 7

Squeeze batter into long strips and fry until golden brown.
Step 8

Remove from heat and toss with cinnamon sugar.
Step 9

Serve with chocolate sauce and dulce de leche.