Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Choux Paste (small batch)

27 September 2011

Ingredients

Water   250 ml
Butter   100 g
Flour     120 g
Eggs       4 each
Salt        3 g

Method

1. Put water and butter in the pot until melted and bring to the boil then remove from heat
2. Add flour to butter and water stir until dough forms and leave the sides of pan
3. After mixture has cooled add eggs 1 by 1. Mix in well after each addition
4. Check consistency to form a paste
5. Put into muffin pans fill half way
6. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes

Chef Tips

When baking check that paste double in size
Always bring water and butter to boil to get right consistency when adding flour
Do not open oven otherwise pate will fall flat
Smaller batches always turn out more successful

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