Ingredients
1 cup water6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs1 cup (4 ounces) shredded regular or smoked Gouda cheese1/3 cup minced fresh chives1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegTOPPING:1 large egg1 teaspoon water1/3 cup shredded regular or smoked Gouda cheese
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°. In a large heavy saucepan, bring the first 4 ingredients to a rolling boil. Remove from heat; add all flour and beat until blended. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring vigorously until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and forms a ball, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl; beat 1 minute to cool slightly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Continue beating until shiny. Beat in cheese, chives and nutmeg. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
For topping, whisk together egg and water; brush lightly over tops. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until puffed, firm and golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.
