Gougères

Classic French appetiser with cheese

For 40 gougères

• 25 cl water

• 150 g flour

• 75 g butter

• 4 eggs

• 75 g grated Gruyère cheese

• parsley (optional)

• salt and pepper

1. In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt, and pepper to a simmer over medium heat.

2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3. Let the dough cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. A hand mixer works best to create a smooth, homogeneous dough.

4. Add in the grated Gruyère cheese and parsley.

5. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Using a spoon, form small balls of dough, leaving enough space between them to prevent sticking during baking.

6. Preheat the oven to 210°C. Bake the gougères for 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Note: You can replace the Gruyère cheese with Comté or Emmental cheese.