Nicole Kaplans Gougères Served At Eleven Madison Park Recipes

NICOLE KAPLAN'S GOUGèRES (SERVED AT ELEVEN MADISON PARK)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees if baking the gougères right away. Bring water, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne to a boil in a small saucepan.
• Place the flour in the bowl of a mixer, add the boiling water mixture and mix with a paddle, if available (not a whisk), or use a wooden spoon in a bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until the dough is smooth. Beat in the cheese and mix until dough is thick and cheese has pretty much melted. Place the dough in a pastry bag fitted with a medium plain tip.
• Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment and pipe the dough in small mounds onto them. Sprinkle each with a pinch of extra grated cheese and kosher salt. Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and puffed about 3 times their original size. Try not to open the oven door for the first 10-12 minutes to keep them from deflating. Serve and eat IMMEDIATELY!