How to Make Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)

Name: How to Make Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1 cup (235g) water or milk (see note); 6 tablespoons (84g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons (8g) sugar (optional; see note); 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 4 1/2 ounces (128g) all-purpose flour, sifted; 4 large eggs (200g)

Prep Time

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

20m

This Choux Pastry recipe creates light and airy pastries perfect for eclairs, cream puffs, and more. With just a few simple ingredients like water, butter, flour, and eggs, you can create a versatile pastry that will impress your family and friends. Follow the easy steps to create this delicious pastry dough.

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Ingredients

Servings: 18

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1 cup (235g) water or milk (see note)

6 tablespoons (84g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 teaspoons (8g) sugar (optional; see note)

1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

4 1/2 ounces (128g) all-purpose flour, sifted

4 large eggs (200g)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

74kcal

3%
Fat

4g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

6g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

52mg

2%
Sodium

58mg

2%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to Make Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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