Pate a Choux - knowing how to make this one basic dough means that you have the basic knowledge to make Eclairs, Profiteroles & St. Honore cake

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Do you like éclairs? What about profiteroles, cream puffs, and cheesy gougères? Aside from making us drool just thinking about them, the one thing all these pastries have in common is that they are made from pâte à choux — a staple of the French pastry kitchen. Pâte à choux is a paste made of flour, water, butter, and eggs; it’s slightly thicker than a batter, but not quite as thick as a dough. Here’s how to make them.

You can find choux pastry in all shapes and sizes. Small round choux buns, to make profiteroles, or large ones to make Bosche bollen. Eclairs are made using a long, narrow version. You can use a lot of small buns to make a croquembouche. Keep in mind, there is a limit to the size of your choux pastry. To make choux pastry you first have to cook the pastry, before baking it in the oven. This two-step process is crucial for creating those large air pockets. Baking tips and hacks.

Making choux pastry from scratch is so easy. Just follow our proven recipe and prepare these interesting dough for your desserts.