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Enjoy this tasty bakery favourite! Homemade is definitely better!
Choux pastry, or pâte à choux, is a delicate pastry dough made with only butter, water, flour, and eggs. The high moisture content creates steam during the baking process which puffs up the pastry. The perfect choux pastry may seem tricky, but with the right measurement and technique, you can master the art! My video below tells you all you need to know to make the perfectly baked choux pastry every time.
These are perfect for any breakfast or dinner party and they also make a great snack!
This recipe makes 12-15 puff shells, and left over shells keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Choux Pastry
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Pinch salt
1 cup water
4 medium eggs (roughly 1 cup)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Cheese filling:
1/2 cup finely grated cheese
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp grated garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tsp evaporated milk
Chicken filling:
1 1/2 cup cooked chicken, finely shredded or chopped
4 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp grated garlic (or more to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp evaporated milk
