Cheese Gougères
Description
For making guzhers, it is best to use cheeses with a pronounced flavor. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Heat the water, cubed butter, salt, and chili powder in a saucepan until the butter melts. Add the flour and stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan, forming a ball. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating constantly. The batter will become lumpy, but after about a minute (or so) it will smooth out. Add most of the grated cheese (reserve the rest for sprinkling) and mix well.
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Step 3
3. Pipe the prepared dough into a pastry bag and pipe onto a baking sheet balls the size of cherry tomatoes. You can also do this using two spoons. Lightly sprinkle each ball with the remaining grated cheese.
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Step 4
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 190 °C and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Serve the gougères warm.