Trinidadian Puff aka Choux Pastry. When I think of puffs pastry (choux pastry) I think of weddings, picnics, dinner parties and birthday parties. Here in Trinidad, no party will be complete without this favourite appetizer. And as a guest to any of these occasions, I feel I must have a puff (or two, if I am lucky!).
Ingredients of Trinidadian Puff aka Choux Pastry
- You need 3 large of eggs.
- You need 1 cup of flour.
- Prepare 4 oz of margarine (half of a butter).
- Prepare 1 cup of water.
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Trinidadian Puff aka Choux Pastry instructions
- Pre-heat oven at 375°.
- Sift the flour and set aside.
- Boil the water and margarine together.
- When margarine has melted, add the flour to the hot mixture and stir until a ball is formed.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 3-5 mins.
- Slightly beat in one egg at a time.
- Continue beating until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Using a pastry piping bag, squeeze 1inch thick mixture on a slightly greased baking tray.
- Bake at 375° or until a toothpick comes out clean with sticked in..
- Make small insertion and fill with your favourite filling (cheese, tuna, chicken etc).
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