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You can serve these puffs plain or with butter and marmalade. Filled with a sweet custard, whipped cream or ice cream, they make a delightful dessert. Or they can take on the role of appetizers or canapes- with a savory filling such as chicken, tuna, ham or turkey a la king.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 3/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 medium size eggs
- 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, water and salt. Cook over high heat until water comes to a rolling boil. Lower the heat and add flour all at once.
- Stir mixture with a wooden spoon until a smooth, thick paste is formed, with no visible lumps.
- Remove from heat. Add eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition. Mix well until dough is no longer slippery.
- Stir in cheese, mixing well to evenly distribute it in the dough. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until dough can hold its shape when scooped. Meanwhile, preheat oven 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- With a small scoop, drop mounds of the dough about 2 inches apart on a buttered baking sheet.
- Brush tops with the egg wash. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until puffs are golden brown. Remove from oven. Loosen puffs from sheet while still warm. Place on wire rack to cool. Serve warm as is or with desired filling. Makes about 24 small puffs.
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