How to make it

  • In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  • As soon as water comes to a boil remove pan from heat add limoncello and vanilla then add the flour all at once.
  • Stir immediately till smooth
  • Add the butter and return the pan to medium heat and keep stirring. The flour and water will form a ball. Stir until the ball no longer sticks to the sides of pan.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Add eggs one at a time, stirring each egg completely into the dough before adding the next.
  • Let the batter rest for 15 min.
  • Using a soup spoon, place spoon size pieces of batter on a greased cookie sheet. Leave at least 2 inches between each.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees. Bake for another 15 - 20 minutes, until golden brown. They will be doubled in size.
  • Turn off the oven and let the pastries "dry" in oven. Don't remove until they are completely cool.
  • Gently open and fill with pastry cream or custard
  • Dust tops with powdered sugar

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    " It was excellent "
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    Another 5 hooray
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