State Fair Cream Puffs

By á-5981

Ingredients

• 1 c water
• 1/2 c butter
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 c flour
• 4 eggs
• 2 T milk
• 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
• 2 c heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 c confectioners sugar
• 1/2 t vanilla extract
• additional confectioners sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; leat satnd 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.

Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Combine milk and egg yolk; brush over puffs. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape; cool.

In large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla, beat until almost stiff. Split cream puffs; discard soft dough from inside. Fill the cream puffs just before serving.Dust with powdered sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.