Choux Pastry

The choux pastry is a basic skill. It is the base of many pastry preparations, including profiteroles, gougeres, and eclairs. Try filling or topping it with ganaches, pastry cream, or even savory creams, such as ricotta.

Preheat the oven to <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature>

Add <quantity>360<unit>g</unit></quantity> of water and <quantity>180<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat

Add <quantity>5<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt and <quantity>10<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until the butter is melted. Turn down the heat to medium-low

Add <quantity>260<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together and pulls away from the bottom and sides of the pan

Transfer it to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed for 5m until the dough continues to come together and has cooled slightly

Add <quantity>325<unit>g</unit></quantity> of eggs, little by little, while beating on medium-high speed. Beat until they are completely incorporated

Transfer the dough to a piping bag. Twist and tie the top of the bag to close it

Line a tray with parchment paper and pipe the batter to form round <quantity>3<unit>cm</unit></quantity> diameter peaks, spaces slight apart

Bake for 20m until golden brown. The choux pastry is ready

Enjoy! Try it with sweet or savory creams!

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