French Herb‑Cheese Gougères

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup all‑purpose flour
• 2 egg
• 1/3 cup grated Gruyère cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil; add flour and stir vigorously until dough forms.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, let cool 2 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time.

4. 4

   Fold in cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Spoon tablespoonfuls onto the sheet and bake 20 minutes until puffed and golden.

6. 6

   Cool slightly before serving.