Classic choux pastry – choux and eclairs

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Learn how to make a perfect choux pastry, light and airy, ideal for profiteroles, eclairs or chouquettes. This detailed recipe from the Oum Arwa channel includes all essential tips (using a stainless steel saucepan, precise drying of the dough, incorporating the eggs one by one, baking at 180°C then finishing at 150°C) to avoid flat choux or eclairs that collapse.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
44m
Prep
31m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$1.13
Per serving:$0.19

Critical Success Points

  • Bring the mixture to a true boil before adding the flour
  • Dry the dough without over‑cooking (2‑3 min)
  • Let the dough cool slightly before adding the eggs
  • Incorporate each egg until fully absorbed
  • Do not open the oven during the first 30 minutes of baking
  • Finish at 150°C to thoroughly dry the interior

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot steam when boiling the milk‑water‑butter mixture.
  • Do not let the dough dry out too much, otherwise it will become difficult to work with.
  • Handle the hot oven with protective gloves.

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