How to make choux pastry

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Place the water and butter in a pan and put on low heat.

Once the butter has melted, turn up the heat and take the water to a rolling boil.

Remove from heat and immediately add the flour.

Beat with a wooden spoon until well combined.

Smooth the mixture onto a plate to cool.

Beat the eggs in small additions.

Add the beaten egg to the flour and butter mixture, continuing to add until a drooping consistency is reached.

Spoon the mixture into a piping bag and snip the end.

Pipe onto a lined baking tray.

Take a little water on the end of your finger to smooth any peaks.

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