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May 2025
35m 37s

Choux Pastry

Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media
About this episode
Flaky, hollow, and suspiciously light, choux pastry is the kind of delicate French dough that somehow became the backbone of everything from éclairs to swans. It’s made by cooking the flour before baking, which feels like cheating but makes for excellent bedtime reading. A soothing deep dive into pâte à choux—ideal for pastry fans, sleep seekers, and anyone ... Show More
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