Gougere

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425.
2. 2
   Butter a cookie sheet and cover with a fine layer of flour.
3. 3
   In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the butter has completely melted.
5. 5
   Reduce heat to medium.
6. 6
   Add in flour and stir continuously until the mixture has formed a ball and cleared the sides of the pan.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Beat the eggs in one at a time, beating well each time.
9. 9
   Stir in all but 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
10. 10
    Drop the dough by tablespoon onto the cookie sheet, forming a ring.
11. 11
    It should be about 8 inches in diameter with a 2-inch space in the middle.
12. 12
    So each individual piece is about 3 inches long.
13. 13
    Sprinkle the ring with leftover cheese.
14. 14
    Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.