Nun's puffs facts for kids
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"Nun's farts" or "nun's puffs" are a light, airy dessert pastry.
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| Alternative names | Nun's farts |
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| Type | Pastry |
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | France |
| Serving temperature | Hot or room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Butter, milk, flour, sugar, eggs; sometimes honey |
Nun's puffs are a yummy dessert pastry. They come from France, where they were first called pets-de-nonne. Today, you can find them in places like French Canada, the United States, England, and Spain. They are also sometimes called Nun's farts.
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What are Nun's Puffs?
Nun's puffs are a light and airy dessert. They are made from simple ingredients. These include butter, milk, flour, sugar, and eggs. Sometimes, people also add honey to the recipe.
How are Nun's Puffs Made?
The recipe for Nun's puffs has been around for a long time. It was even in a cookbook from 1856. To make them, you first cook butter, milk, and flour in a pan. Then, you add the eggs, usually the egg whites last. After that, you sprinkle sugar on the mixture. Finally, you bake them until they are golden and puffy.
Some recipes suggest frying them first. This can be done in lard or oil. Then, they might be re-fried or baked. The dough used is called choux paste. This special dough is cooked twice. Once to make the paste, and again to make it puff up. It's a mix between a thin batter and a thicker dough.
What do they taste like?
People describe Nun's puffs as "light tender morsels." They are often called "heavenly." Some say they are like a cream puff batter. This batter bakes up like a popover, which is a light, hollow roll. You can also add a cream filling inside for extra flavor.
Why the Name "Nun's Puffs"?
The original French name is pets de nonne. This literally means "nun's farts." The name comes from how light and airy these pastries are. They are like little puffs of air.
Similar Desserts
There is another French-Canadian dessert called pets de sœurs. This means "sisters' farts." Even though the names sound similar, they are different pastries. Pets de sœurs is a rolled pastry, not a puff.
Older Names
Some people believe the name pets de nonne came from an older term. This term was paix-de-nonne. It means "nun's peace." Both names sound the same when spoken in French. The exact reason for the English name "nun's puffs" is still a bit of a mystery.
Other Church-Related Foods
Nun's puffs are one of many foods named after the church. For example, there's "nun's butter." This is a mix of butter, sugar, wine, and nutmeg. Other foods include angel food cake, cardinal mousse, and devil's food cake.
See also
In Spanish: Buñuelo de viento para niños
