"These cheesy, pouffy, scallion-studded, crisp-exteriored, crackly, golden brown, moist-in-the-center puffs are French comfort food baked straight from the freezer. Serve with soups, salads, roasts, braises, for snacks or for breakfasts with a cup of tea. These also make the perfect accompaniment to the cocktail hour or a glass of wine...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup milk
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1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons), cut into pieces
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5 tablespoons water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons strong Dijon mustard
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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5 large eggs, at room temperature (you can hasten this by putting chilled eggs into warm -not hot- tap water for 10 minutes.)
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1 1/2 cups coarsely grated sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
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4 scallions, dark and light green sections only, thinly sliced (put the white parts- about 2-inches worth, root end down, in a glass of water. The greens will re-grow!)