Gougères

Preheat oven to 400.

Simmer and whisk water, butter and salt until butter melts. Add flour and stir rapidly with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball; continue until dough is no longer sticky, 1-2 minutes longer. Cool 2-3 minutes.

Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in cheese and pepper.

Drop by tablespoons onto greased (or parchment-lined) baking sheets.

Bake about 30 minutes until golden brown. Center should be slightly eggy and moist when done.