Pate a Choux
Ingredients
- 1cup water
- 1/2cup butterunsalted (4 ounces)
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- 4large eggs
Yield:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the water, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and cook until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is simmering.
- Add in the flour all at once, and continue to cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until the dough gathers itself into a ball and a film begins to form on the bottom of the pot.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl, and beat on medium speed.
- Drop in the eggs, one at a time, while continuing to beat. Allow each egg to become fully incorporated, before adding the next (about 30 seconds to a minute).
- Pipe or spoon the dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, allowing about 3 inches in between each puff.
- Bake time can range from 20-40 minutes, depending on size. Remove from the oven when they are puffed, golden brown, hollow, dry, and light.