Ease of Preparation:Easy
Time of Preparation: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 60 grams unsalted butter (2 ounces)
- 75 grams flour (2 ½ ounces)
- Pinch of salt
- 3 eggs
- 125 millilitres water (4 fluid ounces)
- A few drops of vanilla or 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Groundnut oil to fry
Method:
Preheat the oil to 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
For the choux buns, put the water in a pan over a low heat. Add the butter to melt and once melted, increase the heat to bring the water to a boil. Turn off the heat immediately so that none of the water evaporates.
Sift the flour and salt onto a sheet of greaseproof paper. Add the flour to the water-butter mix and stir in thoroughly. Turn on a moderate heat for a few moments to expel any moisture. Continue to stir until the dough forms a solid mass that comes away from the sides of the pan.
Take the dough off the heat and cool for a minute. Add the eggs one by one and beat to incorporate thoroughly. Add the lemon juice or vanilla essence.
Heat about 3 inches of oil in a pan. Using a piping bag, pipe the pastry into long worms into the oil. Fry until golden. Remove the dough strips with a slotted spoon; drain them on paper towels and sprinkle with icing sugar or cinnamon. Serve immediately.