Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 5 tbsp (70g) butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup grated cheese (hard (, sharp cheese))
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220C).  Line 1 sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Bring water, butter, salt, paprika and pepper to a boil in a medium saucepan, over high heat.
  • Add flour and stir until dough forms and cook for another 2 minutes to dry out the dough. 
  • Set aside to cool slightly. You can transfer it into a clean bowl and stir to fasten the cooling process.
  • Incorporate eggs one at a time and stir well until the dough becomes smooth. 
  • Add cheese and herbs if used. 
  • Using 2 tablespoons drop balls of dough into the prepared baking tray with distance between them. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of each.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 220 C (425F) and another 20-25 mins at 190 C (375F). Serve warm and enjoy. Cheese Puffs – Gougères – light and fluffy, big hole inside and with an intense cheese taste. They are amazingly delicious and will literally be gone in seconds.