Baked Cream Puffs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Once the milk is boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

4. 4

   Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

6. 6

   Using a spoon or a piping bag, drop or pipe small mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

9. 9

   Once cooled, you can fill the cream puffs with your favorite filling, such as whipped cream or pastry cream.

10. 10

    Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.