Authentic Andalusian Churros Recipe - Spanish Fried Dough Pastry

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional, for Andalusian flair)
• Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 cups)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
• For chocolate sauce:
• 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• Pinch of sea salt