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Savoury Choux Pastry Puffs

Cultural Context

Originating from France, choux pastry (pâte à choux) is a versatile dough used for both sweet and savory dishes. Savoury choux pastry puffs, or gougères, are often served as appetizers or snacks at celebrations and gatherings, showcasing the light, airy texture of the pastry combined with flavorful fillings. Today, these delightful puffs have gained popularity worldwide, often featuring various cheeses and herbs to suit different palates.

FrenchFRappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
water
butter
salt
all-purpose flour
eggs
grated cheese
black pepper
nutmeg
garlic powder
onion powder
chives
parsley
baking powder
mustard
paprika
cayenne pepper

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more affordable.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat.

3

Add all-purpose flour to the boiling mixture and stir vigorously until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.

4

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.

5

Stir in grated cheese, black pepper, nutmeg, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, and parsley until well combined.

6

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.

7

Pipe small mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.

8

Sprinkle additional cheese on top of each mound if desired.

9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until puffy and golden brown.

10

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

GougèresChoux Salé
Local Name: Puff à la crème

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