What is the recipe for corn puffs?

For the Corn Puff Dough:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1/4 cup cornstarch

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup water

- 1/4 cup vegetable oil

- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For Coating the Corn Puffs:

- 2 tablespoons butter, melted

- Sea salt, to taste

- Cracked black pepper, to taste

- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Corn Puff Dough:

- In a medium saucepan, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, water, and vegetable oil until well combined.

- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, add Parmesan cheese, and stir until cheese melts and the mixture forms a smooth dough.

- Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

2. Prepare for Piping:

- Transfer the corn puff dough to a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

3. Pipe Corn Puffs:

- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

- Pipe 1-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

4. Bake Corn Puffs:

- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

- Bake corn puffs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Coat and Season Corn Puffs:

- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.

- Add corn puffs to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.

- Transfer corn puffs back to the wire rack.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

- Serve corn puffs immediately as a snack or appetizer, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Enjoy your delicious homemade corn puffs!