Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Instructions:
Prepare the pastry:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Let the mixture cool slightly for about 1 minute.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Pipe the balls:
- Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large round piping tip.
- Pipe small, equal-sized balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each.
Bake:
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
Immediately transfer the profiteroles to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Filling Ideas:
- Whipped cream with a touch of vanilla extract
- Custard
- Chocolate ganache
- Ice cream
