RECIPES

CHOUX PASTRY

INGREDIENTS

60g butter, chopped

¼teaspoon salt 1½ cups water

1 cup (150g) plain flour

3 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten

METHOD

1.In a medium saucepan, melt butter, stir in salt and water and bring to the boil.

2.Stir in flour all at once, stir continuously over a low heat until a soft dough forms and leaves the side of the saucepan.

3.Remove from heat and place dough into mixer bowl. Spread the dough around the sides of the bowl to cool slightly.

4.Assemble mixer using the scraper beater.

5.Using Light Mixing setting, gradually add eggs, mixing until all ingredients are well combined, about 2 minutes.

6.Using Creaming /Beating setting continue beating until mixture is shiny and glossy, about 2 minutes.

7.Lightly grease oven trays and lightly sprinkle with water.

8.Place teaspoons of the mixture onto the trays, allow 3cm spaces between for spreading. Bake in a preheated 220ºC oven for 15 to 18 minutes then reduce heat to 180ºC and cook until puffs are golden brown and crispy, about 10 to 15 minutes . If necessary, cut slits in sides of puffs with tip of a sharp knife and allow to stand in a warm oven for about 10 minutes or until centre of puffs is dry.

SWEET SHORTCRUST PASTRY

INGREDIENTS

125g butter, chopped

2 tablespoons caster sugar

1 x 60g egg

¼cup custard powder

¼cup corn flour

¾cup (110g) plain flour

¾cup (110g) self raising flour

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon iced water Extra flour, for kneading

METHOD

1.Assemble mixer using scraper beater.

2.Using Creaming/Beating setting, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

3.Add egg and beat until well combined, about 30 seconds.

4.Using Folding/Kneading setting, mix custard powder and flours and gradually add lemon juice and water until a soft dough is just formed, about 30 to 40 seconds.

5.Turn dough onto lightly floured board and knead lightly to form a smooth ball. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes before using.

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Breville BEM800 brochure Choux Pastry, Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
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