Description
Nun’s Puffs are light, airy pastries made from a simple dough of butter, milk, flour, and eggs, baked until puffed and golden. Traditionally served warm, these delicate puffs are perfect drizzled with honey and topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit for a deliciously sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
Optional Ingredients
- ½–1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- Sugar (for sprinkling)
- Honey (for serving)
- Whipped cream or fruit (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Melt butter and heat milk: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the milk and bring the mixture to a low boil, being careful not to scorch.
- Add flour and form dough: Quickly stir all the flour into the boiling milk and butter mixture at once. Vigorously mix until a cohesive dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool dough slightly: Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes to prevent cooking the eggs when added.
- Incorporate eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the batter is smooth, glossy, and fully combined.
- Add sugar (optional): For added sweetness, stir in ½ to 1 tablespoon of sugar if desired.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon the dough evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the tops with sugar for a slightly crisp, sweet crust.
- Bake the puffs: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the puffs are well risen, golden brown, and light.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy with honey drizzled on top, and if desired, add whipped cream or fresh fruit as accompaniments.
Notes
- Make sure to beat the eggs thoroughly into the dough to achieve the characteristic airy texture.
- Greasing the muffin tin well helps the puffs release easily once baked.
- Sprinkling sugar on top before baking creates a nice sweet crust.
- Serve Nun’s Puffs warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Optional toppings like honey, whipped cream, and fresh fruit complement the lightness of the puffs beautifully.
