Gougeres
Ingredients
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8 Tablespoons (4 Ounces) Unsalted Butter, cut into small cubes, chilled
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Pinch of Salt
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1 Cup Water
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1 Cup, minus 1 Tablespoon AP Flour
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4 Large Eggs
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3⁄4 Cup Gruyere, grated
Directions
Preheat Oven to 400 degrees
Combine in a pot Butter, Salt, Water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat
Add Flour all at once and beat vigorously until mixture comes away from the sides of the pan
Return to Low Heat, beat for 1 minute
Place mixture in a Kitchen Aide with Paddle attachment
Gradually add Eggs and 1⁄2 Cup of Gruyere while on Med/High Speed
Transfer mixture to a Pastry Bag with tip. Pipe out on parchment lined sheet pan, small mounds
Sprinkle with remaining grated cheese, maybe adding a bit of grated Parmigianno Reggiano
Bake for 20-25 minutes
Be creative with Cheese Selections!
Serve while hot and seriously enjoy…do not forget to share!!
Champagne or any sparkling wine is perfect, so is a Negroni, a Martini, and or all three!
