Post by chief_cook2 on May 12, 2007 15:52:01 GMT -6
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter -- no substitutes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg yolk -- lightly beaten
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
additional confectioners' sugar
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add
flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove
from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Beat until smooth. Drop by 1/4
cupfuls 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Combine milk and
egg yolk; brush over puffs.
Bake at 400 for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire
racks. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape; cool. In a
mixing bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and
vanilla, beating until almost stiff. Split puffs; remove soft dough.
Add filling; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate
until serving.