Gougere

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425.

2. 2

   Butter a cookie sheet and cover with a fine layer of flour.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the butter has completely melted.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium.

6. 6

   Add in flour and stir continuously until the mixture has formed a ball and cleared the sides of the pan.

7. 7

   Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Beat the eggs in one at a time, beating well each time.

9. 9

   Stir in all but 2 tablespoons of the cheese.

10. 10

    Drop the dough by tablespoon onto the cookie sheet, forming a ring.

11. 11

    It should be about 8 inches in diameter with a 2-inch space in the middle.

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    So each individual piece is about 3 inches long.

13. 13

    Sprinkle the ring with leftover cheese.

14. 14

    Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

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