Gougères Recipe

Preparation of Gougères

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Make the Dough

   In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3. 3

   Incorporate Eggs

   Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated. The dough should be smooth and glossy.

4. 4

   Add Cheese

   Stir in the grated cheese until evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Shape the Gougères

   Using a pastry bag or a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

6. 6

   Bake

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the gougères are puffed and golden brown.

7. 7

   Prepare the Filling

   While the gougères are baking, prepare the filling by slicing the jamón into strips.

8. 8

   Assemble

   Once the gougères are baked and slightly cooled, cut a small slit in the side of each and fill them with a slice of jamón and a dollop of romesco sauce.