(Mom)
4 egg quantity 3 egg quantity
1 cup water ¾ cup water
½ cup butter cut in 8 pieces 6 T. cup butter cut in 8 pieces
1 cup flour ¾ cup flour
¼ t. salt ¼ t. salt
4 eggs 3 eggs
Heat water and butter in medium saucepan, over medium heat, until mixture comes to a full boil and butter is melted. Add flour and salt all at once. Stir vigorously until dough forms a ball and leaves the side of the pan, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly each time. After adding the last egg, beat until shiny and smooth. Continue as directed in individual *recipe for shaping of the dough. For cream puffs bake 400 for 40 min. Makes 12 large puffs. For small puffs the cooking time may be shorter, cook until golden. Cool away from drafts.
*Gougere
*Cream Cheese Puffs
*Olive Cheese Puffs
*Eclairs
