So, I am beginning to think I am jinxed with cooking right now. Nothing is working. Have to make many hundred gougeres for Wednesday party, and my tried and tested and fail proof recipe is just not doing what it should. Can humidity/weather affect gougeres??? I have made this recipe millions of times and tonight they are just not puffing up. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.
Thanks Chefross. I am thinking it may be the eggs. The consistency looked really good though. I don't open the door, as I can see what is happening without opening. I did not consider too many in the pan, but I have done exactly as I did last time. When they are cold, (and flat) they seem quite greasy. Might it be the cheese?
First of all, we cannot guess your ability, experience, or recipe. If you need help you need to provide a recipe.
Are you cooking by time or by feel? You need to cook the choux paste properly. Then when incorporating the eggs you need to make sure they are not cooked. My guess is the choux paste may be cooking the eggs. Of the two technique steps I just mentioned, this is more likely to be the cause of your choux not rising.
Then comes your oven temperature. Are you absolutely sure your oven is hot enough and nothing has changed, no jets are plugged, or your area is not experiencing brownouts during the summer?
So give us a recipe and the things you feel are relevant when you are making the choux paste or else we are just guessing.
maybe one of the resident pro bakers or pastry chefs here could jump in an answer. @NOLApastrygirl@natalierae , @panini any thoughts? Can you help Kimit out.
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