Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, pour in oil and quickly stir in flour and salt. The mixture will immediately become smooth and pull away from the sides of the saucepan.
Add eggs one at a time to the flour mixture in the saucepan. Beat mixture with an electric mixer until smooth.
Spoon mounds of about 2 Tbsp (30 mL) batter on baking sheets, approximately 12 mounds per sheet.
Bake in the oven on the centre rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cream puffs are puffed, golden and slightly dry on top. Remove from oven; with a knife, make a small slit in the top of each puff to release steam and keep exterior crisp. Cool.
Can be stored in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5 minutes to revive crispy exterior.
Nutrition Facts
Barley Cream Puffs
Serving Size
1 cream puff
Amount per Serving
Calories
52
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.5
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
58
mg
3
%
Potassium
8
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0
g
0
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.