12. Gougeres – French Cheese Puffs

If you are not adding a whole lot of butter, add cheese.

Cook time 105 minutes

Serves 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 350ml milk
• 150ml water
• ¼ cup butter
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup almond flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups full Gruyere cheese grated

Method

Combine the milk, water, butter, and salt over low heat and bring to a gentle simmer

Next, gradually whisk in the flour, pepper, and cook until it is no longer sticking to the sides

Place the dough in a mixer and whisk to cool

Add the eggs one at a time until all the eggs are incorporated

Next, scoop the dough into a piping bag and squeeze into a lined baking tray. Top with cheese

Leave some space between them and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or 45 to brown

Lastly, turn the oven off and allow them to cool before bringing them out