Gougeres - flour

Method

• Preheat the oven to 400.
• Sprinkle 2 large rimmed baking sheets with flour.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the butter and salt and bring to a boil over moderate heat until the butter melts.
• Add the 1 1/3 cups of flour and beat constantly with a wooden spoon until a smooth, thick paste forms.
• Continue beating until the dough pulls away from the side of the pan and forms a ball, about 1 minute.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Add 4 of the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in the cheese.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared sheets, about 1 inch apart.
• Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl.
• Brush the gougeres with the beaten egg and bake for about 30 minutes, or until puffed and browned.
• Transfer the gougeres to a platter and serve warm.