Gougeres (goo-zhair) AKA "Fru Fru Cheese Puffs"
I was given this recipe by a fellow foodie in Canada and thought... This is your idea of a quick and easy recipe? She assured me that it was beyond easy. Had a wee bit of concern that they wouldn't turn out right-being puffs. In the end, it was very easy as long as you don't make the puffs too big (not more than teaspoon size lumps) they wont flatten out/sag/fall or whatever term you use when your soufflé takes a dive.
Pre heat oven to 435 F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.(take out eggs-they need to be room temp for this recipe)
In medium sauce pan add 1 cup water, 5 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Stir over medium heat until butter melts
Turn heat low and add in 1 cup flour all at once- stirring for about a minute(until it pulls away from the pan sides). Remove from heat.
Add 1 cup Gruyere cheese- stir in thoroughly. Then add eggs(4) - one at a time. Beat with spoon until mixture is smooth and firm.
Mix remaining egg with 1/2 tablespoon water for egg wash.
Drop spoonfuls (teaspoon size) onto cookie sheet. Brush with egg wash. Bake in oven 15- 20 minutes ( until golden brown and doubled in size.
Duane
I like your banner! Good choice! This recipe looks delicious especially with cheese in it! Cheers!
Posted by: The Culinary Chase | January 12, 2007 at 07:29 PM
I love the look of these puffs and they look easy enough for me to try! Would you recommend parchment paper on the cookie sheet? I have a terrible phobia of food sticking to bakeware...it has ruined many a pan of mine.
Posted by: Nupur | January 13, 2007 at 08:17 AM
I've been wanting to make these for ages. They could be the perfect recipe to use my new Christmas present - a macro lens.
Posted by: barbara | January 13, 2007 at 04:26 PM
best typo ever.... if you don't mind i'd rather add flour than ass it...
Posted by: Mindy | January 14, 2007 at 09:07 AM
They certainly look gorgeous and tempting!!! Look like savoury choux as well.
Posted by: arfi binsted | January 14, 2007 at 08:35 PM
ooooooooooooo... i love your new headbanner, Bruno!! Fantastic!!!
Posted by: arfi binsted | January 14, 2007 at 08:36 PM
C.C.- Thanks
Nupur- If you have any doubt about your bake wear, use parchment paper.
Barbra- Can't wait to see your next post with your new lens :-)
Mindy- *Smack*
A.B- Thank you... Bruno didn't do the banner but Mindy, Michelle and I appreciate the Kudos
Posted by: Duane | January 15, 2007 at 11:49 AM
I love gougeres! The only problem is they make my want champagne to go with them. Guess that's not so bad...
Posted by: Karen | February 05, 2007 at 05:55 PM