Friday, January 11, 2008

State Fair Cream Puffs

1 cup Water
1/2 cup Butter (no substitutes)
1 cup Flour
1/4 teaspoon Salt
4 Eggs
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 Egg Yolk, lightly beaten
Vanilla Pudding
Cream Puff Chocolate Frosting (optional)

In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until smooth.
Drop 1/4 cup portions (3-inches apart) onto a greased baking sheet. Combine milk and egg yolks and brush over the puffs. Bake at 400-degrees for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the puffs and place on wire racks. Immediately cut a slit into each puff to release steam; let cool. Split puffs and fill with vanilla pudding. Dust with powdered sugar or Cream Puff Chocolate Frosting.

For eclairs, shape puffs into a longer and more slender shape.

2 comments:

  1. I have this perfect image in my mind of mom making these to show people how during classes. I can see her whipping the dough around so super fast so it would mix quickly.

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  2. I never have made these before, and this is a great recipe, I was so excited to pull them out of the oven and see that they were all puffy and yummy looking, tasted great too, Thanks!

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