Vanilla Choux Buns
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Choux Buns are delicate pastries made from choux dough, filled with creamy vanilla filling. This recipe uses all purpose flour, butter, water, salt, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract to create light, airy buns that are finished with a sweet vanilla centre. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking, these elegant treats are perfect for anyone who enjoys a classic, indulgent dessert.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 250 mlwater
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gsugar
- 3large eggs
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 150 gvanilla filling(store-bought or homemade)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a baking sheet with a non-stick surface for easier removal.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter has melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Be careful not to boil the milk.
- 3
Add the flour to the saucepan and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Tip: Don't overcook the mixture.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool slightly. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring to combine after each addition.
Tip: Be patient and let the mixture cool slightly before adding the eggs.
- 5
Transfer the dough to a stand mixer fitted with a piping bag. Pipe into 8-10 equal-sized buns.
Tip: Use a piping bag with a large round tip for best results.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Tip: Don't overbake the buns.
- 7
Let the buns cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before filling and serving.
Tip: Allow the buns to cool slightly before filling with the vanilla filling.
- 8
Fill the cooled buns with the vanilla filling and serve.
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