Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F convection or 375°F conventional. Separate the flour, salt, and sugar into one bowl and the eggs into another.
- In a high-sided saucepan, combine butter and milk, heating on high until the butter melts and the milk is about to boil. Avoid boiling the milk for too long.
- Add the flour mixture all at once, stirring with a wooden spoon until incorporated. Once thickened, stir vigorously to eliminate lumps.
- Continue to cook on high, stirring, until a cohesive dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2 minutes.
- Move the dough to a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high to release steam.
- Once steaming stops, add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed until fully incorporated. Adjust with extra egg if necessary.
- Mix in the shredded cheese on medium speed until evenly combined. Transfer the dough to piping bags, sealing them shut.
- Cut the end of the piping bag to about 2 centimeters across. Squeeze from the middle for better control.
- Secure parchment paper to a baking sheet by dabbing it with a bit of dough at the corners and center.
- Pipe 2-centimeter rounds onto the parchment using firm pressure; twist to detach each ball. Brush with beaten egg and smooth any points with a brush.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes for smaller rounds at 350°F convection or 375°F conventional, rotating trays halfway. Larger rounds may take longer.
Notes
Best served warm for optimal puffiness and flavor.
Can be stored in an airtight container for a few days, though best enjoyed fresh.
Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gougères
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.