Choux Paste

Question 1

What is the most important element of making choux paste?

Answer 1

The gelatinization of the starches!!

Question 2

Why is Choux Paste made from a roux?

Answer 2

Making a roux pre-gelatinizes the starches in the flour so it can hold more liquid.

Question 3

What are the key ingredients of traditional Choux Paste?

Answer 3

~ Bread Flour
~ Liquid (Water or Milk or Both)
~ Salt
~ Eggs

Question 4

What are the 6 steps to making Choux Paste?

Answer 4

1. Boil liquid, fat and, salt
2. Add bread flour all at once
3. Roast for 2-3 minutes over heat
4. Cool
5. Add eggs one at a time
6. Pipe on baking sheets and bake

Question 5

What items can be made from Choux Paste?

Answer 5

~ Eclairs
~ Cream Puffs
~ Profiteroles
~ Crullers
~ Beignets