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gougÈres aka cheese puffs

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Deliciously cheesy, these are perfect for entertaining! They make great hors d’oeuvre for your event!

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yield 36 gougères
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For gougÈres aka cheese puffs

  • 1 c
    unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground himalayan pink salt
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    water
  • 4 lg
    free-range eggs, room temperature
  • 1 lg
    egg white, room temperature
  • 2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 c
    gruyère cheese (substitute sharp cheddar or comté cheese), grated
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried thyme leaves
  • 1/8 tsp
    dried rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1
    egg wash (1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp. water)

How To Make gougÈres aka cheese puffs

  • 1
    In a bowl, whisk flour and salt together; set aside.
  • 2
    In a saucepan over medium heat, add shortening and water; bring to a boil.
  • 3
    When melted, add flour and stir vigorously until it releases from the sides of the pot and forms a ball, about 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat the dough on medium-high speed for 1 minute. Let it cool for 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Preheat oven to 425ºF and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • 6
    On medium speed, add 1 egg at a time and mix well between each addition. Add the egg white and process for 30 seconds.
  • 7
    Add Dijon, cheese, thyme, rosemary and pepper. Mix until combined, cleaning the sides and the bottom of the bowl.
  • 8
    Using a portion scoop of about 1 tablespoon, measure the dough out and drop it onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each.
  • 9
    At this point, the dough can be refrigerated or frozen otherwise, brush the egg wash on each dough ball.
  • 10
    Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 3 minutes.
  • 11
    Reduce heat to 350ºF and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until puffed and golden - DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR under any circumstances! If the dough is frozen, leave them in the oven for an extra 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 12
    Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Makes 36 gougères.
  • 13
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