Gougères au fromage
frenchSmall savory choux pastries made from choux dough enriched with cheese.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125 g milk
- 125 g water
- 165 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 1 pinch(es) salt
- 250 g egg(s)
- 200 g grated cheese
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (gas mark 6-7).
- 2In a saucepan, heat the milk, water, salt, and butter over medium heat.
- 3Once the liquid comes to a boil, remove the pan from the heat.
- 4Add the flour all at once and mix quickly.
- 5Dry out the dough over low heat for about 1 minute.
- 6Let the dough cool for a few minutes and add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 7Add the grated cheese to the dough and mix well.
- 8Check the seasoning and adjust with salt if needed.
- 9Put the dough in a piping bag or use 2 tablespoons to form small walnut-sized balls of dough.
- 10Arrange the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them well apart.
- 11Bake the gougères for about 25 minutes, until golden.
- 12Let the gougères cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 13Gougères are enjoyed hot or warm.
About this dish
Gougères are savory choux pastries of French origin, typical of the Burgundy region. These small, light and airy choux buns are made from choux pastry mixed with cheese, usually Gruyère or Comté. The dough is made of water, butter, flour, and eggs, and once the cheese is incorporated, it is piped into small balls on a baking sheet before being baked. Fresh out of the oven, gougères are golden on the outside and soft on the inside, with a pronounced cheesy flavor. They can be served hot or warm, often as an appetizer or side to a meal. Over time, various variations have emerged, with the addition of ingredients such as herbs, spices, or even pieces of ham. Gougères are appreciated for their texture and taste, and are a staple of French gastronomy.
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