German or Spanish Puffs
Origin: London, England
Source: Anonymous, 1846
Ingredients
- 0.25 pound fresh butter
- 1 teacup cold water
- 4 tablespoon flour
- 4 whole eggs
- clarified sugar
Instructions
- Put the fresh butter and cold water into a saucepan. Once the butter is melted, stir in the flour while the pan is on the fire, mixing thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to a dish to cool.
- When cooled, add the four well-beaten eggs and stir to combine. Butter some small cups and half-fill them with the batter.
- Bake in a quick oven until puffed and golden. Serve warm with clarified sugar.