Mini Gruyère Gougères

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine water, diced butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts completely and the mixture boils gently.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low, add all flour at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms and leaves a thin film on the pan bottom (2 minutes).

3. 3

   Remove saucepan from heat and allow dough to cool for 3 minutes so eggs will not scramble.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs one by one, stirring thoroughly after each addition until the batter becomes smooth, thick, and shiny.

5. 5

   Fold in grated Gruyère cheese and ground nutmeg until evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Scoop small mounds onto parchment paper and bake at 200°C for 20-22 minutes until puffed, crisp, and deep golden brown.