Profiteroles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 2 baking trays.
2. 2
   Bring butter, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add flour and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 mins, or until mixture comes away from sides of pan. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until eggs are incorporated and mixture is shiny and smooth. Transfer to a piping bag with a plain 1/2 inch tip. Pipe 1 inch mounds onto prepared trays, leaving space for spreading. Bake in oven for 20 mins then reduce heat to 375°F and bake for another 10 mins, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven to cool.
4. 4
   Pipe pastry cream into profiteroles through base, or split profiteroles open and spoon in pastry cream.
5. 5
   Combine remaining sugar and 2 cups water in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and continue to cook until syrup is a golden caramel color. Carefully dip top of each profiterole into caramel and arrange on a serving plate to set. Serve.