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Pâte à choux is a versatile dough that can be sweet or savory. Here's how to make it correctly. Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College ...

Only a few simple ingredients are required to make choux pastry at home. Choux pastry can be used for éclairs as well as sweet and savory cream puffs like gougères. It's important to exercise patience ...

1 cup water or milk 1/2 cup Butter (4 tablespoons) 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tbsp Sugar, (if making a sweet pastry) 1 cup Flour 4 Eggs, (1 cup) 1. Place liquid, butter, salt and sugar (if using), in a medium ...