📋 Gougères
These irresistable French "cheese puffs" are the perfect hors d' oeuvre.makes 45 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cups whole milk
8 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut in small cubes
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, at room temperature
6 oz. Gruyère cheese, coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups)
Instructions
Preheat the oven (with its 2 racks evenly spaced) to 425°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
To a medium pot, add the milk, butter, salt, and ½ cup water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the flour and use a wooden spoon to beat the mixture until a soft dough forms. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pot as you stir, 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, then use a hand mixer to beat in 1 egg until smooth. Repeat with the remaining eggs until all are incorporated, then stir in the cheese.
Using a 1-ounce scoop or medium spoon, portion 2-tablespoon-size scoops of batter onto the lined baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each scoop. Quickly transfer the gougères to the oven and immediately lower the temperature to 375°F. Bake until firm and pale golden brown, 25–30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
These French “cheese puffs” are the perfect one-bite starter for any occasion.
Serves
makes 45
Time
CHRISTOPHER TESTANI
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