Choux pastry (named after the French for cabbage because of the way it expands in the oven) is an unusual but versatile pastry. The ingredients are similar to those used in other, more common pastries ...

* In a bowl, add butter, caster sugar and mix well. * On a bowl, place sifter, add all-purpose flour, cocoa powder and sift together then mix until well combined. * On a butter paper, add and spread, ...

Preheat oven to 220°C. Grease and line two baking sheets. Sift the flour into a bowl, then set it aside. In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil over medium-high heat, ...

This week it’s the turn of crisp, decadent choux pastry, with these recipes for chocolate eclairs spiked with bright, sharp berries, and bonfire-night ready, dairy-free choux doughnuts, stuffed with ...

Recently, I found myself confronted with the tragedy of a bread-less household. Nary a stray tortilla, bread-heel, or crust in sight, my traditional weekend breakfast sando seemed hopelessly ...

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This festive chocolate profiterole cake is styled like a Christmas tree, featuring layers of cream-filled choux pastries ...