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Ingredients

  • 12 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs

Method

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, sugar, salt, and 1 cup water.
  • Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
  • Using a wooden spoon, quickly stir in the flour until combined.
  • Return pan to medium-high heat and cook, stirring vigorously, until mixture pulls away from the sides and a film forms on the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and transfer contents to a bowl to cool slightly, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition, and waiting to add the next egg until the previous one is entirely incorporated.
  • Use immediately.