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Puffs (Choux Pastry)

Course Breads
Cuisine International
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 15 large or 24 medium puffs
Author Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Equipment

  • You can se a pastry bag and tips for this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 4 eggs
  • A dash of grated lemon zest would take away the fresh scent from the egg.

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring water to boil. Add butter to melt. Add the flour at once; stir over heat until the mixture forms a panada (a ball in the center of the pot). Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add one unbeaten egg at a time to the panada. Beat well until stiff.
  • Drop on a greased cookie sheet 2” apart. Start oven at 450°F and bake for 15 minutes. Cool puffs then fill as desired. Puff are crisp when finished baking but softens later.
  • Fill with cheese paste or any of your favourite fillings