Recipe

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.

Jan 27, 2014 1:00pm
  • 25 mins preparation
  • 40 mins cooking
  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

Gougere
  • 125 gram unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup (150g) plain flour, sifted
  • 5 eggs
  • 150 gram gruyere or swiss-style cheese, grated
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten, to glaze

Method

Gougere
  • 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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