Choux pastry is a light, airy dough used to make delicious desserts like éclairs, cream puffs, and profiteroles. Here’s how to prepare it at home with simple ingredients from your kitchen.
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Servings
4 people
Ingredients
-
1 cup water
-
½ cup butter
-
1 tbsp sugar
-
A pinch of salt
-
1 tsp vanilla extract (divided)
-
130 g all-purpose flour (sifted)
-
3 eggs
Preparation
-
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, salt, and ½ tsp vanilla. Stir until butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil.
-
Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
-
Transfer the dough to a stand mixer bowl. Beat on low speed, adding eggs one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the remaining ½ tsp vanilla and continue mixing until the dough is smooth, glossy, and pipeable.
-
Use the choux pastry to make éclairs, cream puffs, or any other dessert of your choice.
Post a Comment