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Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Gougères recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Gougères

Savory cheese puffs made completely dairy-free and egg-free using plant-based butter and aquafaba for a light and airy texture.

20m prep + 35m cook4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-freeEGG-free
180 cal|5g protein|20g carbs|9g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water
  • 6 tablespoons Plant-based Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Aquafaba (chickpea brine)
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Cheddar Shreds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2In a saucepan, combine water, plant-based butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3Once boiling, remove from heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
  4. 4Return the pan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to dry the dough slightly.
  5. 5Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Gradually add the aquafaba, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  7. 7Stir in the nutritional yeast, vegan cheddar shreds, and black pepper.
  8. 8Spoon or pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. 9Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
  10. 10Let cool slightly before serving.

Substitutions

Egg → Aquafaba

Aquafaba provides the necessary moisture and protein structure for binding and aeration in the absence of eggs.

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