Traditional choux pastry recipe

Basic level

CHOUX PASTE

Ingredients

butter

850-900g

water

1.000g

flour

1.000g

salt

10g

whole eggs

1.250-1.400g

Preparation

-Bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil, add the flour, and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.

-Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and add the eggs little by little, mixing on low speed.

Final Composition

-Pipe using a plain round tip onto lightly greased baking trays or onto baking paper.

-Bake at 190–200°C.