Nun’s Puffs are a light, airy pastry with a rich, eggy flavor—kind of like a cross between a cream puff and a pancake. They come from a traditional French recipe (often called pets de nonne, humorously translated as “nun’s farts”).
Here’s a classic recipe you can try:
Nun’s Puffs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
- Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball (like choux pastry). Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. The batter will become smooth and glossy.
- Spoon into muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve warm—optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey.
Would you like a version with a filling or glaze as well?