CHEESE PUFFS/ GOUGERES 

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter (or quarter butter lb block)
1 cup + 3 tablespoons flour
4 eggs

1 cup grated low moisture cheese (eg parmesan, gruyere, old cheddar)
1 teaspoon mustard (optional)

 

Method:

1. Combine water, milk, sugar, salt and butter in a pot. Bring to a rolling boil.
2. Add all flour to the pot and while on the heat source, whisk together until homogeneous and a smooth dough is formed.
3. Transfer mixture to a large bowl OR stand mixer with paddle attachment.
4. Add eggs one at a time while mixing. Only add next egg once the dough has fully incorporated the previous egg.
5. Add cheese (and mustard if using) and mix through thoroughly.
6. Pipe (or scoop) and bake at 390F or 200C for 10-15 mins (depends on size of choux).
7. Best eaten while still warm!