Chouquettes

Don't you just adore these simple tea time treats? I do.. Very simple to make, easy on the pockets. The only thing that might be hard to find are the pearl sugar to sprinkle on top. 

Basically all you need to add all the ingredients except the flour & eggs in the pot and heat on low.

1 cup water

90g butter (unsalted)

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp sugar

1 cup flour

Once the butter is melted, add the flour and stir until well combined and the dough stops sticking to the pot and into a ball. Turn off heat only when the dough is cooked.

4 eggs 

Cool the mixture slightly and stir in the eggs one by one.

 The mixture will be a nice texture for piping. Use a cloth piping bag or ice cream scoop and pipe into circle balls the size of golf balls.

1 yolk + 1 tablespoon milk 

Brush with egg wash and sprinkle pearl sugar on top. Sprinkle generously !! 

Pre-heat your oven. Let it bake for 25 -30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius or until golden brown. Do not tempt to open your oven door while it bakes!!