French Donuts–Cream Puffs

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 10
French Donuts--Cream Puffs recipe for your sweet cravings
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
3 tablespoons butter , melted
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 -2 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
213
Sugar
15g
Fat
15g
French Donuts - Cream Puffs are a classic French pastry that everyone loves. These light, airy puffs are made of a simple French choux pastry dough, which is then baked until golden and crisp. They are served split open with a silky, creamy filling and a dusting of powdered sugar. The best thing about this recipe is that it is easy to make with a minimal number of ingredients.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Boil water in a saucepan, add the butter and salt.
3.Add flour and stir on low heat until mixture is combined and smooth.
4.Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
5.Stir in melted butter and almond flavoring.
6.Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet, spaced at least 1 inch apart.
7.Bake in preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
8.In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk together until smooth and of medium consistency.
9.Split cream puffs open filling JUST before serving with the sugar mixture.

PROS

These French Donuts – Cream Puffs are light, airy, and delicious, and can be served at any time of the day.

They are easy to make using simple ingredients that are readily available in your kitchen.

CONS

This recipe requires some precision and patience for successful execution, so it may be a little tricky for the novice baker.

Also, they are not the healthiest option due to the use of butter and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

French Donuts – Cream Puffs are not the healthiest option as they are high in calories, sugar, and fat. However, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Almond flavoring has been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion, and can be beneficial in small amounts.

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