Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: 20 to 30 mins Ingredients to make about 20 profiteroles:
125g/4oz plain flour, sifted
100g/3½oz butter 1 teaspoon caster sugar 4 eggs, beaten 300ml/half pint water 250ml/9fl oz double cream, whipped 225g/8oz plain chocolate |
1. | Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas 7. |
2. | Sift the flour, beat the eggs and whip the cream. |
3. | Put the butter and water in a pan and heat gently until the butter has melted and the water starts to simmer. |
4. | Turn off the heat under the pan. Quickly add the flour and beat well. |
5. | Gradually add the eggs, beating all the time, until the mixture is glossy. |
6. | Spoon the mixture onto a damp baking tray, making separated blobs. |
7. | Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly brown. |
8. | Pierce each bun to let out the steam and allow to cool. |
9. | Split each bun and fill with whipped cream. |
10. | Melt the chocolate, in a bowl over a pan of hot water, then pour the chocolate over the buns. |