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Ingredients
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Dough
Cheese
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Boil Water and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine water and unsalted butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Flour and Salt
Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and add all-purpose flour and salt all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Cool the Dough
Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes, until it is warm but not hot to the touch.
- 4
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Add Cheese and Seasoning
- 5
Mix in Cheese
Stir in the grated Gruyère cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and nutmeg until fully combined.
Bake the Gougères
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Pipe the Dough
Using a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip, pipe small mounds (about the size of a golf ball) of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the gougères are puffed and golden brown.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
