100g Mature Cheddar Cheese, grated
110g Plain Flour
175ml Cold Water
½tsp Salt
75g Butter
3 Eggs
“Gougères” sound so much more glamorous than “cheesy puffs” but this is essentially what they are! A deliciously light choux pastry flavoured with mature cheddar. A warm pile of these delicious bites served on a large platter is all that is needed by way of an appetiser (or even a starter, if you are really feeling the pinch) and the beauty of them is that they can be made in advance, frozen and then popped in the oven to heat through for 5 minutes as your guests arrive. Please don’t be put off by the thought of making choux pastry – these are incredibly easy.
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/350˚F/ Gas Mark 4
- words: Caroline Samuels
- pictures: David Merewether
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