Fried Parmesan Cheese Puffs With Cayenne

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
• Pinch of cayenne
• Pinch of salt
• 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
• Hot fat for frying

Method

1. 1 Boil water and butter in a pan. Sift in flour, salt, and cayenne. Stir vigorously and cook until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.
2. 2 Let the mixture cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until smooth. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
3. 3 Drop teaspoonfuls of the batter into hot fat and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.