Gougères de Bourgogne (Cheese Puffs)

Directions

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Step 2
  In a medium saucepan, place the water, salt, and the butter. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir well. When it has reached the boiling point, pour in the flour immediately. Stir very steadily with a wooden spatula. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir again for about 2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth. The dough should dry slightly.
• Step 3
  Take the saucepan off heat and let it cool a little, then pour the beaten eggs over the dough. Stir well, never stopping. Beat it vigorously until the mixture is really smooth, but not too thick.
• Step 4
  Add the cheese cubes and beat well for 2 minutes at least, until the cheese melts in the dough.
• Step 5
  Using a tablespoon, make small balls of dough and put them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the gougères are golden.
• Step 6
  Serve lukewarm.