Gougeres

Summary
Prep time	30 minutes
Cook time	30 minutes
Source	Star Tribune
Yield / serves	~30
Rating	Excellent

Ingredients

• 1 c minus 2 T water
• 1/2 c unsalted butter
• 1 c flour
• 3/4 t salt
• 4 eggs
• egg glaze (1 egg mixed with 2 t water)
• 1/2 c grated Parmesan
• 2 T fresh herbs, finely chopped (or 2 t dried)
• dash cayenne pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°.

Cook water and butter over medium heat in saucepan. When butter melts, add flour and salt all at once. Stir vigorously until well blended and clearing the sides of the pan. Remove from the heat; cool 2-3 minutes.

Beat eggs; add to dough one at a time, blending well. Stir in cheese, herbs, and cayenne.

Butter and flour baking sheet. Drop 1" mounds on sheet, leaving at least 1" between. Lightly brush with egg glaze. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce temp to 300°; bake 6-8 more minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Turn off heat. Pierce puffs with tip of sharp knife. Return to turned off oven for 3-4 minutes. Serve warm or cut in half and fill with cold salad.