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Gougères Your one stop shop for the finest quality food from Britain and Ireland. The perfect French snack… cheesy balloons of deliciousness! Recipe for 30 gougères WE OFFER THE LARGEST REFRIGERATED HOME DELIVERY NETWORK ACROSS MAINLAND EUROPE. Quality Fresh Beef, Pork and Lamb, Cheeses, Clotted Cream, Fresh Cream, Pies, Sausages, Bacon, Pudding, Tea & Coffee, Sauces, Crisps & Chocolate, plus Vegetarian and Vegan products Free home delivery France, Belgium & Luxembourg baconbythebox.com INGREDIENTS ½ cup (120ml) whole milk ½ cup (120ml) water 1 stick (115g) unsalted butter (1 stick) Big pinch of salt 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (plain flour) 4 large eggs (plus one spare in case) Big pinch freshly ground black pepper Pinch freshly grated nutmeg (optional) 2 cups (200g) coarsely grated Comté or Gruyère cheese ½ cup (50g) for topping METHOD Heat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with greaseproof paper. Bring milk, water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil over mediumhigh heat. Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon. The mixture will form a thick mass. Keep stirring for another 2 minutes to dry the mixture out. Remove from heat. Add eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each egg. The mixture should have a smooth, glossy consistency. If not, stir in a fifth egg. Stir in two cups of grated cheese. Drop heaped spoonful’s of (or pipe) dough about 2 inches apart onto lined baking sheets. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm. 134 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 135