Salt-and-Pepper Cheese Puffs (Gougères)

By idocakes

Preparation

Step 1

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 large eggs, beaten to blend

1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (see notes)

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh-ground pepper
Coarse sea salt (see notes)
1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter, cut into chunks