Choux Puffs

Method

1. Put water in a pot, add a pinch of salt, and heat over moderate flame until warm.
2. Add butter cut into small pieces and let it melt, then bring to a boil.
3. As soon as it boils, add all the flour at once, remove from heat, and stir energetically until a smooth dough forms.
4. Return the dough to the heat and continue stirring until a white film forms on the bottom.
5. Transfer the dough to a cold bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly until each is fully absorbed.
7. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a round nozzle.
8. Pipe small rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. (Tip: secure the parchment with small dots of dough.)
9. Dampen your fingertips and round off the peaks.
10. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, then lower to 110°C (230°F) for 10 minutes. Do not open the oven during baking.