Note: Inspired by a recipe by Rose Levy Beranbaum in “The Pie and Pastry Bible.” For savory pâte à choux, omit the vanilla bean. 1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees, and place a rack in the center of the ...

Pate-a-choux is the stuff of magic in the kitchen. Pipe a soft, sticky dough onto a baking sheet and slide it into a hot oven. In mere minutes the dough puffs up — practically exploding to double, ...

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And not only that, but the resulting baked good is as light and golden and inviting, an unobtrusive foundation for whatever filling you choose. It’s simply miraculous. The dough is called pâte à choux ...

Pate a choux is one of my favorite pastries to make. It's easy, very rewarding and super versatile. You can make a big batch and use half for appetizers by including a savory element and the other ...