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SAVORY CHEESE PUFFS
1 1/4 cups milk
2/3 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup bread flour
5 eggs
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs, such as thyme or chives
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium, heavy saucepan, combine the milk, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat until the butter has melted and the mixture comes to a boil. Add the flour all at once, stirring with a wooden spoon. Stir vigorously until the mixture is a smooth mass and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating vigorously until each is completely incorporated before adding the next. Fold in the black pepper, herbs and three- fourths of the cheese.
Scoop out tablespoonfuls of the batter and place them 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cream together. Brush the egg mixture over each puff and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve warm. Makes about 2 dozen puffs. |
