Gougeres

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Heat the milk and butter in a medium-large saucepan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   When the mixture simmers and the butter is melted, add the flour all at once and stir.

4. 4

   Add the salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to dry the mixture out.

6. 6

   Turn off heat and stir a bit more to cool slightly.

7. 7

   Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well to incorporate each egg before adding the next.

8. 8

   Stir in the cheese, mustards, and cayenne and mix until smooth.

9. 9

   Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag with a large plain tip.

10. 10

    Pipe the mixture onto to a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet in rows of kisses, about 1- inch in diameter.

11. 11

    Smooth out any bumps with a fingertip dipped in flour.

12. 12

    (The recipe can be made to this point up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerated, or frozen for up to a week.

13. 13

    Thaw at room temperature before baking.)

14. 14

    Bake for 10 minutes.

15. 15

    Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and continue baking until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes more.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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