How to make gougères, according to Ellington Park Bistro Chef Frank Morales

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: emmental cheese

Emmental is often less expensive while still providing a similar flavor.

Start by adding milk and butter to a saucepan.

Add flour all at once off heat.

Return to heat and whisk until the mixture dries and coats the bottom of the pot, ensuring it doesn't scorch.

Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down before adding eggs.

Transfer the mixture to a mixer to cool down further.

Once cooled, add 5 whole eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition.

Scrape down the sides of the mixer to ensure full incorporation of all eggs.

Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a pastry bag with a piping tip.

Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet, shaping them to your desired size.

Tap the tops down with a wet finger for uniformity.

Bake in a 400°F oven for 10-12 minutes, depending on the size of the gougères.

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