Choux Paste

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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Le Cordon Bleu Dessert Techniques

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

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Ingredients

  • 150 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 15 g

Method

Sift the flour and salt together; then stir in the sugar Heat the butter and water; or water and milk, in a large saucepan over a low heat until the butter melts. As soon as the butter melts, increase the heat and bring quickly to a full boil.

Tip in the flour mixture, remove from the heat and stir. The mixture should form a smooth paste which leaves the side of the pan clean. Do not be