Ingredients
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
½–1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Sugar (for sprinkling)
Honey (for serving)
Whipped cream or fruit (optional toppings)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and bring to a low boil.
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Stir in flour all at once and mix vigorously until the dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
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Cool the dough for 5 minutes.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
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Optional: Stir in ½–1 tablespoon sugar for a touch of sweetness.
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Divide dough evenly among the muffin cups (fill about ¾ full). Sprinkle sugar on top.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
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Serve warm with honey, whipped cream, or fruit if desired.
Notes
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Do not open the oven while baking or the puffs may collapse.
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Use a muffin pan for best rise, but parchment-lined baking sheets also work.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
