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Gluten-Free Cream Puffs

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Servings
150
Cuisine Type
  • french
Menu Part
  • dessert
Main Ingredient
  • Bread

Cream puffs are always a good idea and this version uses xanthan gum to make them gluten free.

Ingredients

11/2 lbs. all-purpose vegetable shortening
11/2 qts. water
21/4 lbs. rice flour
3 tbsp. xanthan gum
54 eggs
2 tsp. ammonium bicarbonate
Chocolate ganache and/or whipped cream to taste

Steps

1. In pot, melt shortening. Add water and bring to boil. Stir in rice flour and xanthan gum. Cook until dough begins to pull away from pan.

2. Transfer dough to standing mixer, add eggs one at a time. Whisk in 6 oz. of water and ammonium.

3. Pipe into desired shapes on sheet pan. Bake at 400°F for about 30 mins., or until centers are dry. Fill as desired with chocolate ganache and/or whipped cream.

Recipe by Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.

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