Tuesdays with Dorie BWJ: Savory Puffs

June 16, 2015 at 12:01 am | Posted in BWJ, groups, savory things, snacks, tuesdays with dorie | 13 Comments
Tags: baking, choux, savory

If you are looking for a little nibble for early evening rosé hour on the deck, might I suggest Norman Love’s Savory Puffs? I love making pâte à choux— sweet or savory, I think it’s one of the most fun classics. This particular recipe is actually a little unusual…instead of just plain old water as the liquid ingredient in the dough, it uses cucumber and onion juice, along with a bit of milk. I made a reduced-size batch (I skipped the éclair version) so rather than actually juice the cuke and onion, I just grated some of each on a box grater, salted the mix lightly and left it to drain for a while over a sieve. Then I gave it a final squeeze, measured out the juice that drained off and used it in my choux paste.

I set aside those shreds of veg in the sieve (now relieved of excess moisture) and used them in my puff filling. Waste not, want not– am I right? First I chopped them up a bit finer and then stirred them, along with some herbs and seasoning into a mild, soft cheese curd that I like called Cloumage. The smoked salmon version of the filling sounds delicious, but will have to wait for another rosé hour…perhaps next week, as I still have a few empty puffs in the freezer (and another bottle of rosé in the fridge). Want to come over?

For the recipe, see Baking with Julia by Dorie Greenspan (there’s a a video here of Chef Norman making the puffs). Don’t forget to check out the rest of the TWD Blogroll!

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Great and easy to made dish thanks for sharing

Comment by Shamit Khemka— June 16, 2015 #

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Wow…great job…and so resourceful 🙂

Comment by isthisakeeper— June 16, 2015 #

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Why, yes, I would like to come over! Those look fantastic! Also, Cloumage definitely just made it onto my “to try” list.

Comment by MaddiCakes— June 16, 2015 #

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- consider yourself invited!
  
  Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— June 16, 2015 #
  
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This looks lovely! I’ve never made a savory pâte à choux before. They sound amazing 😉

Comment by vegashungrygirl— June 16, 2015 #

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Comment by Enjoy by Paula— June 16, 2015 #

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These look great. Will try making them tomorrow.

Comment by beldap— June 17, 2015 #

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I’m reminded of Dulcinea’s Cream Puffs. Yummy! 🙂

Comment by putahexonyou— June 17, 2015 #

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These puffs look absolutely perfect!

Sues

Comment by wearenotmartha— June 17, 2015 #

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I am absolutely always looking for a new nibble to accompany rosé hour! It’s like you read my mind! Pinning this to my group board Let’s Get It Started for starters and small plates. It’s here https://www.pinterest.com/midlifecroissnt/lets-get-it-started/ If you’d like to join the party follow the board and I’ll send you invitation.

Comment by Christine— June 17, 2015 #

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Those look amazing! I love the photos Steph!

Comment by Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories— June 18, 2015 #

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These look wonderful and how perfect a pairing with a glass of rose? Lovely.

Comment by saffronandhoney— June 20, 2015 #

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wow..those look so tempting. Definitely gonna make them. Thanks for sharing.

Comment by shanparisangu— July 10, 2015 #

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