Saturday, January 21, 2012

#473: Cheddar Gougeres (aka Cheddar Biscuits)


I was looking for a last minute, easy, bread side dish to make with our dinner the other night and decided to whip these up.  You can literally make these in about 15-20 minutes or so, so it's a great week night bread.  These were good, but I think I made them too big because the centers were a little doughy.  Next time I want to try making them smaller and seeing it it makes a difference on the texture and if we like it more. 

1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh chives (I threw in some dried parsley instead)
2 garlic cloves, minced

In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in cheese, chives and garlic.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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