pâte à choux aka choux pastry

How To Make pâte à choux aka choux pastry

• Step 1
  In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine shortening and butter; bring to a boil. When shortening is melted, add flour mixture. Stir vigorously until release from the sides of the pot and form a ball, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat, transfer into a bowl of a stand mixer, and cool off.
• Step 2
  When mixture is at room temperature, add one egg at a time, mixing well between each addition. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Depending on the pastry, form dough as requested using a pastry bag. Place it on a greased cookie sheet or silicone mat. To remove little tails, dip fingertip in water and press gently on them.
• Step 3
  Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350ºF and bake for 30 minutes. DO-NOT-OPEN-OVEN-DOOR under any circumstances! When done, remove from heat and make small holes using a chop stick so the steam can escape. Cool off completely before filling.
• Step 4
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