The homemade cream puff recipe looks impressive but is easy to make with only six ingredients! Excellent for family gatherings, bridal showers, birthdays, etc.
– 1 cup (240 ml) water– ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter , sliced into tablespoon sized piece– 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Ingredient
– ¼ teaspoon salt– 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour , spooned & leveled– 4 large eggs , room temperature– Egg Wash: 1 large egg plus 1 tablespoon water
Direction
Bake at 375°F (190°C). With space, draw 10 2-inch circles on large parchment rolls the same size as your baking sheets. Sample dabbling. Two large baking sheets.
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Large saucepan holds salt, butter, water, and sugar. Using a wooden spoon for flour. Medium-heat until mixture pulls away from pan sides, forms smooth dough, and leaves film.
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Let the mixture cool in a large heatproof bowl for a minute. Mix eggs before adding more. Mixing the 4th egg should form a V on the spoon and beaters.
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Mix dough in a large ½-inch round pipe bag. On parchment-lined baking pan, place template. For straight cream puffs, place piping bag ½-inch above parchment parallel.
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Lower tip after 2-inch circles expand. Make 18–20 circles on the other baking sheet without the template under parchment paper.
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Make smooth water peaks with fingers. Mix egg and water in a small bowl for egg wash. Each eggwash. Baking cream puffs 30–35 minutes until golden brown, close oven door.
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Prick each side with a knife or skewer and return to the oven for 10 minutes with the door open. Carefully bake and cool on a wire rack. Cool, then fill with pastry cream, whipped cream, or your choice.