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Stack of freshly baked nun puffs recipe dusted with powdered sugar arranged on a wooden plate.

nun puffs recipe

Airy, golden Nun Puffs made from classic choux pastry: crisp shells with soft, hollow centers you can dust with sugar, drizzle with honey, or fill with cream. Simple pantry ingredients, ~15 minutes hands-on, bakery-style results.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 13 puffs
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French, European, American
Calories: 105
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Water - Use filtered water for best flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - Cut into cubes for even melting
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar -Optional – adds light sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt -Balances flavor
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - Sifted for smooth dough
  • 4 large Eggs - Room temperature for easier mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract - Optional – adds aroma and warmth
  • 1 pinch Ground nutmeg - Great-Aunt Claire’s secret touch optional
  • ¼ cup Cinnamon sugar -Roll warm puffs in this for a crispy coating
  • ¼ cup Powdered sugar -Dust over cooled puffs for a classic finish
  • 2 tablespoon Honey -Warm slightly before drizzling
  • 2 tablespoon Chopped nuts optional - Walnuts or almonds for crunch on honey-drizzled version

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan (Prevents scorching while cooking dough )
  • 1 Wooden Spoon (Strong enough to mix thick choux pastry )
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For beating in eggs )
  • 1 Whisk or hand mixer (Helps incorporate eggs smoothly )
  • 1 Baking sheets (For baking multiple batches )

Method
 

  1. Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. (Category: Prep)
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar (optional). Bring to a full rolling boil, ensuring the butter fully melts before water boils. (Category: Stove Cooking)
  3. Add all the flour at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from sides of the pan. (Category: Dough Formation)
  4. Keep cooking and stirring for 2 minutes to slightly dry out the dough. This helps puffs rise properly. (Category: Drying Step)

Nutrition

Serving: 50gCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 330IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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