Heat the water and butter together.

Add the flour. Mix well until a smooth ball forms.

Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously after each addition to fully incorporate them.

Continue stirring the dough off the heat to dry it out.

Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe into your desired shapes—éclairs, religieuses, cream puffs, or chouquettes.

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes (I bake for 30 minutes).

Fill with pastry cream in your favorite flavor—vanilla, chocolate, or praline for a Paris-Brest effect.

I topped them lightly with icing (powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice).

Enjoy! We already did 😊