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lilldybug07

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on: Aug 19, 2018

Why do cream puffs require 4 eggs but popovers only 2?

Question 2

What functions do the eggs have in these recipes?

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Christopher

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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Cream puffs contain more fat than popovers and need the emulsification properties that extra eggs provide.

Answer to Question 2

Eggs provide protein and starch for structural strength. Egg yolks provide emulsification properties.

lilldybug07

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Reply 2 on: Aug 19, 2018

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Viet Thy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Gracias!

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