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inthekitchen Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate and Churros Purchase powdered habanero pepper from Spice World for an authentic Mexican flavour kick. INGREDIENTS Hot Chocolate 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate 1/2 cup milk 1/4 tsp habanero powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon Churro 2/3 cup flour 1/4 stick unsalted butter 1 cup water pinch of salt 2 tsp sugar 1 egg oil sugar cinnamon 3. Pour the milk over mixed ingredients. Stir to combine. Churro 1. In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, salt and butter to a boil. 2. Remove from heat and stir in flour. 3. Place pan back on medium heat. Stir for 1-2 mins until the dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. 4. Place dough in a bowl and mix on low with the paddle attachment for 1 minute. 5. Increase the speed to medium, and add the egg. Mix until fully incorporated. 6. Scoop the dough into a piping bag with a star tip. 7. Heat oil in a large frying pan. 8. Pipe dough directly into the oil and cut at desired length. Fry for 2 minutes until golden. 9. Remove and place on paper towel to get rid of excess oil. 10. While still warm, roll in sugar and ground cinnamon. Yield 24 churros METHOD Hot Chocolate 1. Combine dark chocolate, habanero pepper and cinnamon. Set aside. 2. In a saucepan, bring milk to boil. ciao! / apr/may / two thousand nineteen 17