Cream puffs made from choux pastry
Description
The pastry is easy and quick to prepare. Choux pastry works well at home because you can shape it into absolutely any form. You can make simple round shapes or, for example, a lattice pattern. This dough is very easy to work with, so there's always room for creativity. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
1. First, melt the butter in a small saucepan with the addition of water and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Step 2
2. Add the previously sifted flour and start mixing vigorously.
- 3
Step 3
3. The dough will literally cook before your eyes, becoming dense and smooth. The key is to mix thoroughly to prevent lumps, ensuring the puff pastry layers are soft and tender when made at home.
- 4
Step 4
4. Remove the dough from the heat and let it cool slightly. Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a separate bowl. You can add a pinch of vanilla for flavor.
- 5
Step 5
5. Add the eggs to the slightly cooled batter in small portions, mixing thoroughly each time.
- 6
Step 6
6. This is how the mixture will look at the very beginning.
- 7
Step 7
7. This is how the dough will look in the end. After that, transfer it into a piping bag for further work. If you don't have a piping bag, there are several ways to make choux pastry layers. The first option—for a solid layer—is to simply spread the dough with a spoon. For various decorative elements, you can use a plastic bag with one corner cut off, or a parchment paper envelope.
- 8
Step 8
8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and shape the base for the future cake layer.
- 9
Step 9
9. Then, using a pastry bag, pipe the dough along the marked outlines. The cake layer will look like this. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 50 minutes at a temperature not exceeding 180 degrees.
- 10
Step 10
10. That's the entire simple recipe for choux pastry layers. After cooling, cut them in half and spread with your chosen cream.