Nun’s Puffs are delicate pastry puffs made from a simple choux-style dough. Crisp outside, soft and hollow inside—perfect with honey, powdered sugar, or fruit.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 30–35 minutes
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Total: ~45 minutes
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Servings: 12–15 puffs
🍳 Ingredients
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½ cup water
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½ cup milk
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 tbsp sugar
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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4 large eggs
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Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Grease a muffin tin or line with parchment.
2. Make Dough
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In a saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt.
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Bring to a rolling boil.
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Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the dough pulls away from the pan.
3. Add Eggs
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Remove from heat and let cool 2 minutes.
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Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
4. Bake
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Spoon dough into muffin cups (about ¾ full).
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Bake 30–35 minutes until puffed and golden.
⚠️ Do not open the oven while baking.
5. Serve
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Cool slightly.
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Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Light and airy
✔ Crisp exterior
✔ Soft, hollow center
✔ Mildly sweet
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra crisp: Bake 5 more minutes with oven cracked
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Sweet finish: Fill with whipped cream or custard
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Savory: Skip sugar, add cheese & herbs
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Old-school style: Serve warm with butter & honey
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Make ahead: Best eaten same day
📊 Nutrition (Per puff, approx)
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Calories: 110
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Carbs: 9g
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Fat: 7g
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Protein: 3g
