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