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===Choux Pastry===
*1 cup all-purpose flour
*1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup whole milk '''OR''' 1 cup water
*1/2 cup butter
*1/2 teaspoon salt or MSG
*4 large eggs, beaten
*1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water (egg wash)
'''Cooking'''
:In a medium-sized saucepan, combine butter, water/water+milk, and salt, all over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts. 
:Bring the mixture to a simmer and then reduce heat to low. 
:Add flour and stir until flour is completely incorporated and a dough ball forms. 
:Mash the ball against the bottom and sides of the pan for 1 minute to cook the flour. 
:Remove from the heat and transfer dough to a stand mixer or mixing bowl. Allow to cool for a few minutes but not to get cold.
:Set mixer to low speed and slowly add 1/4 of the beaten eggs. Beat for 30 seconds. Do 2 more times; you should have 1/4 of the eggs left over. 
:Add the remaining beaten eggs very slowly until a shiny, thick, smooth batter forms. If you have any egg remaining, add it to the egg wash.
:Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with water. 
:Scoop the pastry dough out into small lumps with about 2 1/2" of space between them.
::Using a wet finger, smooth down any peaks. 
:Lightly brush each mound with your egg wash. This will give the puffs a beautiful golden crust and crunch. The thickness and amount of your egg wash will affect how dark it gets; leave if off if you just want a pale yellow pastry.
:Bake pastry for 20 minutes. '''DO NOT open the oven as the pastries cook; they are like souffles and cold air will prevent them from rising properly.'''
:Reduce oven temp to 350°F (177°C) and bake for 10-15 more minutes until golden brown. 
:Transfer pastries from oven to cooling racks. Allow them to cool completely before filling.