Alain Ducasse's Gougeres

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk, butter and salt and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the flour and stir it in with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms; stir over low heat until it dries out and pulls away from the pan, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Scrape the dough into a bowl; let cool for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Beat the eggs into the dough, 1 at a time, beating thoroughly between each one.

7. 7

   Add the cheese and a pinch each of pepper and nutmeg.

8. 8

   Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip and pipe tablespoon-size mounds onto the baking sheets, 2 inches apart.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

10. 10

    Serve hot, or let cool and refrigerate or freeze.

11. 11

    Reheat in a 350 oven until piping hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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