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Description
This incredibly delicious éclair can be filled with any cream you like. Additionally, you can top it with icing—chocolate, citrus, or any other flavor. The recipe for "Choux" pastries will delight all lovers of delicate desserts and become a true centerpiece of your table. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a small bowl or saucepan, melt the butter and bring it to a boil.
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Step 2
2. Add the sifted flour and a pinch of salt (I recommend using salt in the choux pastry recipe, as it makes the dough more flavorful).
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Step 3
3. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Step 4
4. I recommend using a mixer to beat the mixture, so the batter becomes airy. Add the eggs one at a time (or you can whisk them first in a small bowl and then pour in a thin stream), continuing to beat.
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Step 5
5. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and place the dough with a spoon.
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Step 6
6. To achieve a light brown color for homemade "Choux" pastries, brush the dough with beaten egg yolk on top. Place in a preheated oven at 210 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 190 degrees for 18-20 minutes. At the very end, lower the temperature to the minimum.
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Step 7
7. That's the whole secret of how to make "Choux" pastry. Now you need to cool the base thoroughly on a rack and carefully cut it in half.
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Step 8
8. The simplest cream option is whipped cream with vanilla extract and condensed milk. Before serving, you can also dust the pastries with powdered sugar.
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Step 9
9. Or additionally drizzle with icing on top.