Ep 13. Savory Puffs and Eclairs with Norman Love

Baking with Julia season 2 episode 13 brings renowned pastry chef Norman Love to share his expertise on creating delicious savory puffs and eclairs. Host Julia Child and Love begin the episode by preparing the choux pastry dough used in both recipes. Child demonstrates the proper technique for piping the dough onto baking sheets before it is baked to perfection in the oven.

As the dough bakes, Love shares his techniques for making flavorful fillings for the savory puffs. He prepares a mixture of smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and herbs along with a second filling of roasted tomato and goat cheese. Child and Love work together to fill the puffs with the savory mixtures, finishing them off with a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Next, Love moves on to the eclairs. He demonstrates the proper technique for piping the dough into long, thin shapes before baking. While the eclairs bake, Love prepares two different fillings - one of lobster and avocado mousse and a second of chicken curry. Love emphasizes the importance of choosing quality ingredients to maximize the flavor in each filling.

Once the eclairs are finished baking, Child and Love work together to fill them with the savory mixtures. Love demonstrates a technique for decorating the tops of the eclairs with a drizzle of flavored cream.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to close-up shots of each step of the process, including the piping and filling of both the savory puffs and eclairs. Love shares his tips and tricks for achieving perfectly formed pastries every time.

The episode concludes with Child and Love sampling their delicious creations. Viewers are left with a newfound appreciation for the skill and precision required to bake mouthwatering savory puffs and eclairs.