Profiteroles

Prep Time: 25 min(s)
Cook Time: 35 min(s)
Serves: 24
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ethnicity: French
Tools:
hand mixer
large mixing bowl
measuring cups
measuring spoons
medium saucepan (2-quart)
parchment paper
sheet pan/jelly roll
wire rack with tray (seasoning, cooling, resting)

This pastry is wonderful when filled with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. The recipe can also be used for savory recipes such as Gougeres.
Ingredients:
1 cup(s) water
1/2 cup(s) butter (unsalted)
1 teaspoon(s) sugar
1 pinch salt (iodized)
1 cup(s) flour (all-purpose)
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
3 large eggs

Steps:

-Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

-Place the water, butter, sugar and salt in a heavy-bottomed pot. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil.

-Once the butter is completely melted, add the flour and baking powder. Stir to incorporate.

-Remove the pot from the heat and scrape the dough into a mixing bowl.

-Beat the dough with a mixer for 2 minutes. Incorporate the eggs one at a time.

-Continue beating until the dough is smooth and glossy. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a large tip.

-Pipe 24 equal-sized mounds onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.

-Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake an additional 25 minutes.

-When the outsides are golden and firm, remove from oven and allow to cool on a rack before serving.

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