French Cheese Puffs: Easy Gougeres Recipe | Anitas Delights

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Preheat the oven to 425°F.

In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of water and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt; turn the heat to medium and let the butter melt.

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the mixture and stir.

Wait for the water to come to a boil.

Once boiling, turn off the heat and add in 1 cup of flour all at once; whisk vigorously until it forms a thick dough.

Turn the stove back on to medium-low and cook the dough for a few minutes until moisture releases.

Let the dough cool for about 2 minutes.

Add in the first egg and mix vigorously to temper the eggs, ensuring they don't scramble.

Add the second egg and continue mixing until fully incorporated, then add the third egg and mix until the dough is smooth and sticky.

Stir in 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese until evenly mixed.

Line a baking dish with parchment paper and grease a cookie scoop with butter.

Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 1-2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes without opening the oven door.

Once baked, the gougeres should be golden brown and puffed up; let them cool slightly before serving.

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