How to make basic puffs

Every time you visit friends or colleagues’ homes, you’ll find that they all have one or two specialties. But every time it was my turn, I was always short of money. You look particularly embarrassed like this, don't you? So, for the sake of your dignity, come and learn from me how to make basic puffs now.

1.12 Put water, salt, sugar, and butter (or salad oil) into a pot, heat over medium heat and stir slightly to ensure that the oil is evenly distributed. When it boils, turn to low heat and pour in all the flour at once

2.21 Use a wooden spoon to stir quickly to completely mix the flour and water. (If you are making a small amount, you can just use four chopsticks held together to stir.) Stir quickly

3. Keep stirring until the flour and water are completely blended together and the pan does not stick. Then turn off the heat and take the pan off the stove. (At this point, all the flour has been cooked.)

4. Use chopsticks to stir the batter to dissipate heat. When the batter is cool enough to not be too hot to touch (about 60-65 degrees Celsius), you can add the eggs. First add a small amount of eggs, stir thoroughly until the batter absorbs all the eggs, then add the next

5.1 Use chopsticks to pick up the batter. The batter will be in the shape of an inverted triangle, with the tip about 4cm from the bottom, and it will not slip. This level means it’s OK. No more adding eggs

6.2 At this time, it is important to note that you do not need to add all the eggs in the recipe. After adding the eggs, the batter will become more and more moist and smooth.

7. The easiest way to shape the puffs is to use a small spoon to scoop up the puff dough directly and place it on the baking tray (lined with tin foil). Keep a certain distance between each dough to prevent them from bumping into each other after expansion.

8. Alternatively, you can use a chrysanthemum-shaped nozzle to squeeze the batter onto the baking tray. The puffs baked in this way have patterns on the surface

9. Place the baking tray into a preheated oven at 210 degrees. Bake for 10-15 minutes. When the puffs have expanded, lower the temperature to 180 degrees and continue baking for 20-30 minutes until the surface turns brown. Be sure to bake it thoroughly, otherwise the puffs will collapse after coming out of the oven. Do not open the oven door during baking.

10. After the puff is completely cooled, dig a hole in the bottom with your finger, insert a piping nozzle with a small round hole, put the filling in it and you can eat it.

If you want to eat well, ingredients are very important. Today the editor will introduce to you how to choose ingredients for basic puffs. You must pay attention to the method. If you are interested, go home and buy the ingredients to try making it.