Nun’s Puffs

Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Cuisine: French / Vintage American
• Category: Pastry / Breakfast / Dessert
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 12 puffs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 large eggs
• Cinnamon sugar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add milk. Bring just to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour and sugar all at once. Stir until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides.
4. Let the mixture cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time until the batter is smooth and glossy.
5. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Don’t open the oven during baking!
7. Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while warm. Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

• Serve warm for the best texture — crisp outside and custardy inside.
• Don’t overmix after adding the eggs, or the batter may deflate.
• Great on their own or with jam, whipped cream, or honey butter.