Best 4 Sweet Or Savory Pate A Choux Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and versatile recipe for sweet or savory pate a choux? This classic French pastry dough is perfect for creating a variety of sweet and savory dishes, from cream puffs and eclairs to gougères and profiteroles. With its airy texture and delicate flavor, pate a choux is a versatile dough that can be used for a wide range of culinary creations. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat or a savory snack, this article will provide you with the perfect recipe for pate a choux that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET OR SAVORY PATE A CHOUX



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Pate a choux is a delicate pastry that can be used for anything like cream puffs, profiteroles, gougeres, or whatever filling you want. Simply slice the top off and fill, or cut a hole in them and pipe a filling inside.

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon sugar, for sweet
OR
1 teaspoon salt, for savory
5 3/4 ounces flour
4 large eggs, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
2 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Boil water, butter, and salt or sugar. Add flour and remove from heat. Work mixture together and return to heat. Continue working the mixture until all flour is incorporated and dough forms a ball. Transfer mixture into bowl of a standing mixer and let cool for 3 or 4 minutes. With mixer on stir or lowest speed add eggs, 1 at a time, making sure the first egg is completely incorporated before continuing. Once all eggs have been added and the mixture is smooth put dough into piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe immediately into golfball-size shapes, 2 inches apart onto parchment lined sheet pans. Cook for 10 minutes, then turn the oven down to 350 degrees F and bake for 10 more minutes or until golden brown. Once they are removed from the oven pierce with a paring knife immediately to release steam.

PâTE à CHOUX FOR CHEESE PUFFS AND CREAM PUFFS



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Making pâte à choux is not difficult at all. It is simply a matter of bringing water and butter to a boil, then dumping in flour and stirring it until a mass forms, which takes only a minute or two. You let the steaming dough cool for a moment, then beat in a few eggs, one at a time. That's it.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield About 60 bite-size puffs

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons, or 1/4 pound), in 1-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour (135 grams)
4 whole eggs, and 1 egg lightly beaten for glaze
Pinch cayenne
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Black pepper, to taste
4 ounces grated cheese, like Comté or Gruyère

Steps:

  • Put butter and salt in medium saucepan with 1 cup water, and bring to a boil. Add flour, and stir with wooden spoon or sturdy whisk until mixture comes together, about 1 minute. Lower heat and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Transfer dough to bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed to cool mixture slightly. Increase speed and begin to add eggs, one at a time. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. After fourth egg has been added, beat for a minute more, until dough is smooth and glossy. Stop machine, add cayenne, nutmeg, pepper and grated cheese, then mix briefly to combine. (If you don't have a mixer, you can also beat the dough vigorously by hand.) Scrape down sides of bowl and remix, then put mixture in pastry bag.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line two 12-by-18-inch baking sheets with parchment. On each sheet, pipe six rows of 1 1/2-inch-round mounds of dough, five to a row, with at least 1 inch of space between them. (If you prefer, use two soup spoons to put the dough on the sheet.) Brush each mound with beaten egg, smoothing the tops with a finger if not quite round.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees. Continue baking for about 25 minutes, turning baking sheets as necessary, until mounds are puffed, golden and crisp. Serve immediately or cool on a rack and reheat later.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 208, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 135 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET OR SAVORY PATE A CHOUX



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This classic pate a choux recipe is the perfect base for desserts like chocolate eclairs as well as for savory appetizers.

Provided by Level Agency

Categories     Sweets

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pinch kosher salt
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon bread flour
4 large eggs
1 to 2 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425°F and adjust oven rack to the middle. Line two half sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Place the water, butter, and salt in a 3-quart saucier, set over high heat, and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, add all of the flour at once and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to come together, about 1 minute. Decrease the heat to low and continue stirring until the mixture forms a ball and is no longer sticky, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on low speed for 5 minutes to cool, or until there is no more steam rising. With the mixer still on low speed, add the eggs and egg whites, one at a time, making sure each is completely incorporated before adding another. You will need to stop the mixer occasionally and scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle attachment. Before adding the last egg white, check the mixture for consistency: It should tear slightly as it falls from the beater, creating a"V" shape. The mixture may only need 1 egg white.
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a plastic coupler and a round tip. Pipe a little of the mixture into the four corners under the parchment paper to hold it in place on the sheet pans.
  • Pipe the mixture into 2 1/2-inch-long strips on the parchment, 4 rows of 6. Use a clean dampened finger to smooth any tips left from piping.
  • Place the sheet pan of eclairs in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 more minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately pierce the bottom of each eclair with a paring knife to release steam. Repeat with the remaining eclairs. Let cool completely before filling.

SWEET OR SAVORY PATE A CHOUX



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I watched Bobby Flay make these on one of his shows. I have also made a chocolate version using 2T unsweetened cocoa powder.

Provided by Michelle7hl

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 48 bite sized puffs, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
6 tablespoons butter, I used unsalted
1 tablespoon sugar, for sweet
1/8 teaspoon salt, for sweet
1 teaspoon salt, for savory
5 3/4 ounces flour
4 large eggs
2 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Boil water, butter and salt or sugar.
  • Remove from heat and add flour; stir quickly and return to heat.
  • Keep stirring until all flour is mixed in and dough forms a ball.
  • Move dough into the bowl of a stand mixer; let cool for 5-7 minutes.
  • With mixer on low, add eggs one at a time; make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding another.
  • After all eggs are mixed in and dough is smooth, put the dough into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Pipe golfball size shapes, 2 inches apart on parchment lined sheet pan.
  • Wet a finger and smooth any points or they may burn.
  • Cook at 425 for 10 minutes, then drop temperature down to 350 and bake 10 more minutes or until golden brown.
  • Once they are removed from the oven, pierce them with a paring knife, or slice open to release steam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 73, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Follow the recipe precisely: All the recipes in the article require precision and attention to detail. Ensure you accurately measure ingredients, follow the steps correctly, and adjust oven temperature and baking time as specified.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients significantly impacts the final outcome of your dish. Use fresh, flavorful ingredients, especially for the filling, to elevate the flavors of your pate a choux.
  • Master the choux pastry technique: The key to successful pate a choux is mastering the choux pastry technique. Practice makes perfect, so don't be discouraged if your first attempts don't turn out as expected. Keep experimenting and refining your technique until you achieve the desired result.
  • Don't overmix the choux pastry: Overmixing the choux pastry can result in a tough and dense texture. Mix the dough just until it comes together, avoiding overworking it.
  • Pipe the choux pastry evenly: When piping the choux pastry onto the baking sheet, ensure you do so evenly and consistently. This will help ensure uniform baking and appearance.
  • Bake the choux pastry until golden brown: Bake the choux pastry until it reaches a golden brown color. This indicates that it is cooked through and has developed a crispy exterior.
  • Let the choux pastry cool completely before filling: Allow the choux pastry to cool completely before filling it. This will prevent the filling from becoming soggy and compromising the texture of the pastry.

Conclusion:

With careful execution and attention to detail, you can create delightful sweet or savory pate a choux pastries that will impress your family and friends. Experiment with various fillings and flavors to cater to different preferences and occasions. Whether you prefer the classic cream puff, the savory cheese-filled gougère, or the elegant profiterole, the pate a choux dough provides a versatile base for countless culinary creations. So, embark on this culinary journey and discover the endless possibilities of pate a choux.

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