Liam's Choux Pastry

Instructions

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2.Combine butter, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat.
3. 3.Add the flour all at once, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir with a spatula until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. 4.Remove from heat and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to let the dough cool slightly.
5. 5.Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously until each is fully incorporated and the batter is smooth, velvety, and uniform.
6. 6.Transfer the dough to a piping bag, snip the end, and pipe 2 to 2 1/2 inch mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, smoothing any peaks with damp fingers.
7. 7.Bake at 400°F for about 30 minutes or until light golden brown and dry.
8. 8.Turn off the oven, prop the door open, and let the pastries sit inside for another 10 minutes before cooling completely on the baking sheet.