Gougères: how to make classic, airy French cheese puffs

Ingredients

To make about 20 gougères  (4 cm in diameter), you'll need:

• 3 ounces of whole or skim milk
• 3 ounces of water
• 1/4 cup butter, cut into cubes
• 1 large pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup flour
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup grated cheese, such as Swiss or Gruyère (if you can find it)
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1 pinch of Cayenne pepper or chili powder

• 1/2 an egg and a pinch of salt for the egg wash