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Gougeres

Gougeres Yummy little puffs of cheesy goodness. Simple in essence, but finnicky in terms of process. 1 cup water 1 stick butter 1 cup bread flour 1 Tbs dijon mustard dash of hot sauce or pinch of cayenne pepper 4 large eggs 1 cup shredded cheese (gruyere is traditional, but have fun and go with your fave) Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Bring the water and butter to a rolling boil in a sauce pan. Add the flour all at once and stir, off the heat, until it turns into a smooth mass. Put the flour mixture in your kitchenaid and forget about it for at least ten minutes. You need it to cool down so it doesn't cook the eggs. Add the mustard and hot sauce or cayenne. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Leave the mixer running for three minutes after the last egg is incorporated to add air to the mixture. Add the cheese and mix just enough to get it distributed throughout the dough. pipe into rounds on a non-stick cookie sheet and bake for fifteen