Gougères Recipe

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

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.

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.

Add Cheese

Stir in the grated cheese until evenly distributed.

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.

Bake

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

Prepare the Filling

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

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.