And that's okay, because this isn't just me showing off my puffs.
This was my struggle. I've never had problems with these before, until I wanted to make them for the baby shower last weekend and because they remind me of my Aunt Kay. She (and my mom) love a good puff! I feel very connected to 'something' when I make these.
When I tried them last Friday night, they flopped. Majorly. Well, not so much flop, but more of a flap. They were much too runny.
Last night, since I had all the ingredients, I tried them again.
Big flap. Again.
(major expletives)
Try one more time. I used an extra 1/2 cup of flour, used some tapioca, white rice and sorghum and omitted 2 eggs.
They worked, kind off. The shells were good, are good. Just not quite there.
But what I loved the most, is the custard filling. I've always just used vanilla pudding and cake frosting for the top. I followed this recipe for the filling (and chocolate topping) and it was FANTASTIC! Just like those Bavarian cream donuts I used to love. And the chocolate drizzle, yum. It's a rich, almost dark chocolate taste, with the smoothness of a syrup.
Oh, and sorry God. I ate one (two) last night. I know I gave up eating after 7 pm for Lent. But...they are cream puffs for heaven's sake. I know you will pardon me for this one.
I may have squeezed some custard directly from the pastry bag into my mouth as well. We cool?
1 comment:
I'm glad they finally worked. You have much more perseverance than me! I would have just given up.
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