Cheese Gougères

Ingredients

6 servings

• 4 eggs + 1 yolk (optional)
• 150 g grated Gruyère
• 150 g sifted flour
• 80 g butter + 15 g for the baking tray
• 1 pinch grated nutmeg
• salt
• pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (gas mark 6-7).

2. 2

   In a saucepan, bring 25 cl of water to a boil with the butter cut into pieces and 1 teaspoon of salt.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and add the flour all at once.

4. 4

   Mix vigorously and dry out the dough for 1 minute over low heat.

5. 5

   Let it cool for a few moments, then incorporate the eggs one by one, mixing well.

6. 6

   Add the grated Gruyère cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Using two teaspoons, drop small, separate mounds of dough onto a buttered baking sheet.

8. 8

   You can brush the little gougères with an egg yolk for a golden finish.

9. 9

   Bake for 25 minutes, keeping an eye on them.

10. 10

    It's ready.