choux pastry

Definitions

A type of light pastry (made just from butter, water, flour and eggs) that is used to make profiteroles, éclairs, chouquettes, etc.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“If you don't get⟳ your choux pastry just right, the profiteroles will taste⟳ foul.”

“Similarly, choux pastry is a much beloved and ultraversatile pastry that is truly unlike any other. Where most pastries—such as a short pastry used in tarts—rely⟳ on minimal gluten activation to maximize crispiness and tenderness, choux pastry […]”

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