Choux Pastry (Pâte à choux)

Ingrédients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs plus 1 additional egg if needed

Préparation

1. 1

   In a saucepan, combine the cubed butter, milk, salt, and sugar, then bring to a boil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and quickly add the flour, stirring until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3. 3

   Allow the mixture to cool slightly before beating in the eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and glossy.

4. 4

   If the dough seems too thick, add the additional egg to achieve the desired consistency.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Scoop or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.

7. 7

   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastries puff up and turn golden brown. Do not open the oven during baking.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.