Classic French Cheese Gougères
Here in Sonoma County, we are blessed to share many commonalities with France, including our food and wine culture and our Mediterranean climate. Why not add a little French culture to your life and celebrate Bastille Day this year? Gougères are cheesy puffs made from choux pastry, and are the perfect addition to your Bastille Day Picnic!
- Serves: 4 servings
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- large pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 3 1/2 ounces shredded Gruyère cheese (1 cup), plus more for sprinkling
- freshly ground pepper
- freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk, butter and salt and bring to a boil. Add the flour and stir it in with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms; stir over low heat until it dries out and pulls away from the pan, about 2 minutes. Scrape the dough into a bowl; let cool for 1 minute. Beat the eggs into the dough, one at a time, beating thoroughly between each one. Add the cheese and a pinch each of pepper and nutmeg.
Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip and pipe tablespoon-size mounds onto the baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve hot, or let cool and refrigerate or freeze. Bon Appétit!
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