Name: Cheddar Cheese Puffs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 cups cheddar cheese; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp milk; 2 tablespoons sesame or poppy seeds

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Cheddar Cheese Puffs

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Cheddar Cheese Puffs

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, cheese, butter and salt. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly.

Add the milk and pulse until the mixture forms a ball.

Using a 1 teaspoon measure, roll the dough into balls, then roll in the poppy seeds or sesame seeds, if desired.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill the Dough Before Baking 🧊
Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping and baking to prevent spreading and ensure fluffy, tender puffs with distinct, airy crumbs.
Use Finely Grated Aged Cheddar 🧀
Grate sharp or extra-sharp aged cheddar cheese into fine pieces just before mixing to maximize cheese flavor distribution and prevent clumping in the dough.
Don't Overmix the Dough 🥣
Mix just until ingredients combine to avoid developing gluten, which will make your puffs tough instead of light and tender like a delicate scone.
Toast Seeds Before Coating 🌱
Lightly toast your sesame or poppy seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before coating the puffs to enhance their nutty flavor and create better adhesion to the dough.
Oven Spring Success 🌡️
Preheat your oven for 15 minutes and bake at 400°F on the middle rack to ensure proper oven spring and golden-brown exteriors with moist, fluffy interiors.