Description
Light and airy pastry puffs that puff up dramatically in the oven, perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in flour, salt, and sugar until a smooth dough forms.
- Return to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until dough pulls away from the sides.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated and dough is glossy.
- Spoon dough into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Do not open oven during baking.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.