3/4 cup water
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon minced flat leaf (Italian) parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone sheet or parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, add the water, butter, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add the flour and stir until a dough forms. Cook another 2 minutes to dry the dough.
3. Transfer the dough to a bowl and let cool slightly. Slowly add the eggs, one at a time, stirring until well combined. Add the mozzarella cheese and parsley, and mixi well. Using 2 tablespoons, round each ball of dough and place onto the prepared parchment paper. Set them about 2 inches apart,. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375 F. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Yields: 18 Puffs
