Photo: Sara Cervera
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- Whipped cream or pastry cream for filling
- Chocolate or frosting for topping (optional)
Directions
1
In a saucepan, combine the butter and boiling water.
2
Once the butter is melted and the water is boiling, stir in the flour and salt all at once.
3
Stir quickly until the mixture is firm, about 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
4
Let the mixture cool, then beat in the eggs one at a time until light and smooth.
5
Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto buttered baking sheets, spacing them apart.
6
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes.
7
Once cool, split the puffs and fill with whipped cream or pastry cream.