Description
Learn how to make classic Choux Pastry, also known as Pâte à Choux, at home with this easy recipe. These light and airy pastries can be filled with various delicious fillings for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Choux Pastry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pastry)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: In a saucepan, combine butter, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then add flour and stir until a smooth ball forms.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Transfer dough to a piping bag.
- Pipe and Bake: Pipe dough onto baking sheet in desired shapes. Bake at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 375°F and bake until golden brown.
- Cool and Fill: Let pastries cool before filling with desired fillings.
Notes
- Poke a small hole in each puff after baking to release steam and prevent sogginess.
- Choux pastry can be filled with whipped cream, pastry cream, or ice cream, and topped with powdered sugar or chocolate glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
