Gougères are cheese puffs made with pâte à choux, the “cream puff” batter. They are wonderful as hors d’oeuvres, appetizers or wine-tasting-palate-cleansers. They can be stuffed with a savory filling for a more substantial bite. How cream puffs rise: All baked goods rise because air in the batter or dough expands when heated. The air …
