Shukety
Description
Delicious baked treats for the whole family. Chouquettes were invented by Marie-Antoine Carême, who served as head chef to kings and emperors. For a time, he even managed the kitchens of Alexander I and Napoleon. Marie-Antoine was called "the chef of kings and the king of chefs." His career is remarkable because many of today's desserts owe their existence to him. Chouquettes became so beloved by gourmets that they still appear in all cookbooks, with the recipe unchanged. Such is the simple story behind this unpretentious dessert. Here I offer you a step-by-step recipe for chouquettes with photos. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour water and milk into a small saucepan. Place over heat and melt the butter in the saucepan. Stir constantly to prevent the butter from burning.
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Step 2
Do not remove the pot from the stove. Add flour to it and immediately stir. It's better to mix the flour into the hot mixture, as it will thicken faster. The dough should become thick.
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Step 3
Remove the pot from the stove and mix the dough with a whisk.
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Step 4
Place the dough in a bowl and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Then add the egg.
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Step 5
Mix until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
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Step 6
Once you have finished kneading the dough, turn on the oven to 200 degrees. Let it heat up. Meanwhile, place the dough into a plastic bag. (if you, like me, don't have a special baking bag :))
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Step 7
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut a small hole in the bottom of the bag and squeeze out small mounds onto the baking sheet.
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Step 8
Decorate the cupcakes with sprinkles or shavings.
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Step 9
Shukets are baked for 15-20 minutes :)
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Step 10
You'll end up with these wonderful, fluffy chouquettes! :)