Description
Light and airy pastry puffs that are perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and add flour, salt, and sugar all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Spoon the dough into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.