Go to the Recipe: Perfect Pâte à Choux
Can you make the same recipe using gluten-free flour
Definitely not.
When making more than 1 portion of the recipe how do I stop the dough from reaching 165 before im done incorporating all the little clumps of flour. Should I just cook it at a lower temperature for a bit longer until I've incorporated all the clumps? I tried making 2 portions at once and I think I cooked out too much water since my eclairs didn't puff as well. It reached a max temp 175 which is the upper limit of what was mentioned in the recipe.
Hey J,
If you're working with a large batch, I'd recommend mixing in the flour off heat (once the milk/water has come to a simmer) with a rigid wooden spoon or even a Danish dough whisk. This way, you can take your time working through most of the lumps before returning the pan to heat.
Yes, cooking out too much water could lead to less puffing. I'd try cooking to the lower bound of the temperature range (165) and see how things go from there.
Hope this helps!
How many Grams of Protein per 100 Grams should the bread flour have?
The bread flour we used is King Arthur brand, which lists a protein content at 12.7%. By the label, we can assume approximately 13 grams of protein per 100 grams of flour.
Any tips for pomme dauphine? Would it be as simple as combining choux from this recipe with riced potato and deep frying?
Has anyone delved into the world of churros with this recipe? Any alterations to this recipe to make it more suitable to churros?
Not using this recipe specifically. But I've definitely made and served churros in restaurants using a similar base choux recipe. I would also point you to this recipe: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/crullers if you want to make churros.
The main difference in Matthew's recipe is in the base flour. All-purpose flour gives the choux dough a slightly softer, more delicate texture that's perfect for churros or crullers. Bread flour is a mostly structural decision for this baked choux formula. I'm prioritizing a uniform, sturdy shell over everything else.
