Nicole Kaplan's Gougeres (Served at Eleven Madison Park)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees if baking the gougeres right away.

2. 2

   Bring water, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne to a boil in a small saucepan.

3. 3

   Place the flour in the bowl of a mixer, add the boiling water mixture and mix with a paddle, if available (not a whisk), or use a wooden spoon in a bowl.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs, one at a time, until the dough is smooth.

5. 5

   Beat in the cheese and mix until dough is thick and cheese has pretty much melted.

6. 6

   Place the dough in a pastry bag fitted with a medium plain tip.

7. 7

   Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment and pipe the dough in small mounds onto them.

8. 8

   Sprinkle each with a pinch of extra grated cheese and kosher salt.

9. 9

   Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and puffed about 3 times their original size.

10. 10

    Try not to open the oven door for the first 10-12 minutes to keep them from deflating.

11. 11

    Serve and eat IMMEDIATELY!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.