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Gougeres

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings6
AuthorMelissa Lee

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 t salt

Seasoning/flavor add-in (choose anything you love):

  • 1/2 t black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh thyme
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp minced rosemary
  • 1 Cup whole milk
  • 4 oz. unsalted butter cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 6 large eggs at room temperature (divided)

Cheese options (choose 1 or 2):

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour with the salt and seasoning choices. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the milk and the butter. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Remove the pan from the heat when the butter melts and add the seasoned flour all at once.
  • With a wooden spoon, stir vigorously just until the dough masses into a ball and does not cling to the sides of the pan.
  • Transfer the dough to a large mixer bowl.
  • On medium speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir after each addition until the egg is completely absorbed. Continue this process until 5 of the eggs have been used. The dough should be smooth and satiny.
  • Add the cheeses to the dough and beat in thoroughly.
  • Spoon 2 teaspoons of dough about 1" in diameter onto parchment lined baking sheets, setting the gougeres about 1-1/2" apart. Beat the remaining egg and, with a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops to glaze.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the gougeres reach a rich golden brown. Let cool slightly. Serve immediately.

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