Gougeres

Directions

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   {"0":"Preheat oven to 350 F","2":"In a saucepan combine milk, water, butter and cayenne and bring to a boil.","3":"Reduce heat and add flour all at once, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until dough forms a ball around the spoon and pulls from the sides of the pan.","4":"Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes","5":"Beat dough by hand or in a mixer, then add eggs one at a time, being sure to incorporate one completely before adding the next.","6":"When all are incorporated, add cheese and stir to mix completely.","7":"Place dough in a piping bag with a large star or round tip and pipe 1 1\/2 inch balls onto a parchment lined tray leaving lots of space as they almost triple in size.","8":"Bake 25 minutes or until puffed and go den.","9":"Do not open the oven in th first 15 minutes of baking or they will deflate.","10":"Remove from oven and slice the top off each. Allow to cool completely at room temperature.","11":"Gougers may be made a day ahead and kept at room temperature lightly covered. They can also be frozen. (If you are not going to cut and use immediately puncture each gougere with a tooth pick when they come out of the oven.)"}