Pate a Choux (Puff Pastry Shells)

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1/2 cup

Water

1/4 cup

Unsalted Butter , chopped

1/2 cup

All-Purpose Flour

1/4 tsp

Salt

1/2 tsp

Granulated Sugar

2

Eggs , beaten

to taste

Whipped Cream

to taste

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 2

Into a pot, add Water (1/2 cup) and Unsalted Butter (1/4 cup) . Heat until butter is melted, but do not bring to a boil.

Step 3

Into a mixing bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup) , Granulated Sugar (1/2 tsp) , and Salt (1/4 tsp) . Mix to combine, then add to the water and butter mixture. Stir over medium-high heat for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitter with a paddle attachment. Mix on low for 1 minute.

Step 5

Slowly add in Eggs (2) while continuing to mix.

Step 6

Transfer dough to a pastry bag.

Step 7

Pipe puffs out onto a baking sheet. Dip your finger in water and press down on the top of each puff to prevent burning. Bake for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Lower heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for another 35 minutes.

Step 9

Cut each puff in half and fill with Whipped Cream (to taste) . Replace the tops. They can also be filled with a savory filling if you don't want to use cream.

Step 10

Dust with Powdered Confectioners Sugar (to taste) . Serve and enjoy!