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Gougere

A traditionally French snack, gougere is a baked savoury cheese choux pastry. It is beautiful enjoyed fresh out of the oven with a cup of coffee for afternoon tea.
Goug‚resAustralian Table
6
25M
40M
1H 5M

Ingredients

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease two baking trays.
2.Heat butter, sugar and salt with water in a saucepan on medium. Bring to boil. Remove from heat.
3.Add flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Return to heat and continue stirring for 5 minutes, until mixture comes away from side of pan.
4.Transfer to a bowl, cool slightly. Using an electric beater, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat on low for 3 minutes, until mixture is smooth and holds its shape. Stir in cheese.
5.Spoon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a plain 1.5cm nozzle. Pipe 36 rounds onto prepared trays, leaving space for spreading. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20 minutes.
6.Reduce heat to 190°C and bake for 10 minutes, until golden and crisp. Serve.

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