Gougères

Ingredients

• •1 cup water
• •7 tablespoons butter
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •4 large eggs
• •1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
• •2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, salt, and cayenne pepper to a boil over medium heat.
2. 2Remove from heat and stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball.
3. 3Let cool for 2 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Fold in Gruyère cheese.
4. 4Using a pastry bag or spoon, pipe or drop walnut-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
5. 5Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
6. 6Serve warm or at room temperature.

💡 Gougères need the flour paste cooked until it pulls cleanly from the pan; under-dried dough cannot hold the steam that creates hollow centres.

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