Description

Light and airy choux-style pastries baked in a muffin tin, crisp on the outside and tender inside, traditionally sweetened with sugar and drizzled with honey.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
Additional granulated sugar for sprinkling
Honey or whipped cream for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in sugar if using.
Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle tops with sugar.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven during baking.
Remove from pan and cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with honey or topped with whipped cream.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to help incorporate them smoothly into the batter.
Do not open the oven while baking, as this may cause the puffs to collapse.
These are best served fresh, but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
Can also be served with a dusting of powdered sugar or fruit preserves.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 puff
Calories: 120
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg