Basic Cream Puff Batter

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the [A] ingredients in a large steel bowl.
2. 2
   Slice the butter thinly so that it melts easily.
3. 3
   Heat on medium heat until it starts to simmer in the middle, then reduce to low heat.
4. 4
   Add the cake flour.
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   Use a rubber (or wooden) spatula to quickly stir the flour until the liquid is absorbed.
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   Remove from heat once the batter forms a dough, and a thin film forms at the bottom of the bowl.
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   Briskly whisk in 1/2 the amount of eggs (1 egg's worth) .
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   It's best to use a whisk for this step.
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   Switch to a rubber spatula, and mix in the remaining egg, a little at a time.
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    When the batter slowly drizzles off the spatula, creating a thin film, then it is ready.
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    If 2 eggs are not enough, add a little more.
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    Fill a piping bag with the batter (with a 1-cm round tip), then pipe out 3-cm circles.
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    Wet the tip of your finger to press the peaks down to round the tops.
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    Spritz with water, then bake in a preheated oven at 190C for 30 minutes.
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    Let cool in oven after baking.
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    They're ready!
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    Serve them with your favorite filling.
18. 18
    I filled mine with chocolate banana custard.
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    There are 3 key points to making cream puffs: 1.
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    Prepare the batter quickly, and bake in the oven before it cools.
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    2.
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    Do not open the oven door once they go in.
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    3.
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    Keep the baked cream puffs in the oven until they cool.