Parmesan Puffs

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   In a small heavy saucepan combine the milk, 1/4 cup water, the butter, and the salt and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

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   Reduce the heat to moderate, add the flour all at once, and beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until it leaves the side of the pan and forms a ball.

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   transfer the mixture to a bowl, whisk in the eggs, 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition, and stir in the Parmesan and pepper to taste.

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   Drop the batter in 8 mounds on a buttered baking sheet and bake the puffs in the upper third of a preheated 400F.

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   oven for 20 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden.

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   The puffs may be served as an hors d'oeuvre or as an accompaniment to soups, meats, and poultry and may be stored overnight in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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