Description
Nun’s Puffs are delightful choux pastry muffins that make for a perfect breakfast or anytime treat. These light and airy puffs are easy to make and are sure to impress with their golden, puffed appearance.
Ingredients
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For the Puffs:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
For Topping:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- honey or powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare the dough: In a saucepan, combine milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Add flour and stir until a smooth ball forms. Let it cool, then beat in eggs one at a time.
- Bake the puffs: Divide the batter into muffin cups, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with honey or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Best served fresh
- For added flavor, consider using a splash of vanilla extract in the dough
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
