French Cheese Puffs (GougÈres):

Prep time: 10 minutes
Preheat: 400°
Bake time: 25-30 minutes
Makes: 4 dozen small puffs

1 cup Water
½ teaspoon Fine sea salt
1 stick (4 oz) Unsalted butter
1 cup Flour
5 Eggs
1½ cups Grated cheese (Gruyère, Parmesan, etc.)

1. Prepare to bake:
   Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
   Assemble pastry bag and tip (if piping is desired).


2. Prepare the batter:
   Combine water, salt and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
   Add the flour all at once, whisking constantly, until it forms a paste.
   Cook, stirring, for one minute more.
   Remove from the heat and whisk in eggs, one at a time, by hand or with an electric mixer.
   Stir in cheese.


3. Form puffs and bake:
   Spoon or pipe batter onto parchment lined baking sheets, about 1¼” wide.
   Bake until very brown and crisp, about 25-30 minutes.
   Serve warm.

Notes

-Baked cheese puffs do not store well in the refrigerator as they tend to get soggy.
-Baked cheese puffs can be frozen and heated at 350° to re-crisp.

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