PTE CHOUX

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Make pte choux from master pastry chef, Dominique Ansel.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup water
4 tablespoons whole milk
5 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
3 whole eggs, plus 1 egg and 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preaheat the oven to 375°.
  • Combine the water, milk, butter, sugar and salt in a medium pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  • Add the flour and stir, using a wooden spoon, until the mixture comes together, about 5 minutes. Continue to stir until the dough begins to dry out and pull away from the sides of the pot, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Whip on low speed, adding the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Cut the tip of a piping bag and insert a plain round tip. Using a rubber spatula, transfer the choux to the piping bag. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and pipe 5 rows of choux dough, 5 in each row, about 1 ½ -inches in diameter, leaving a 1-inch gap between rounds. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the egg wash on each choux. Bake on a center rack at 375° for 10 minutes. Rotate the sheet tray and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the mounds are puffed and golden brown.
  • Remove the sheet tray from the pan and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Note: For cheese puffs, add 2 ounces (about ½ cup) grated Comté or Gruyère cheese after all of the eggs have been incorporated in step 3.

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