One Bowl Cheese Puffs

Cheese Puffs that quickly go together in one bowl.  Light as air, cheesy snacks. They are perfect for those time you want something to snack on or to serve as an appetizer.

Ingredients

1 to 1 1/2 c. flour
1 Tbs. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (Optional)
1 pkg yeast
1 stick butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. hot tap water 115°
1 2/3 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1 egg white, slightly beaten
salt

Directions

Grease 2 baking sheets. 

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, sugar, mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and yeast. 

Stir in the butter or margarine.

Pour in the hot tap water. Beat with an electric mixer that has a dough hook attached, at medium speed for 2 minutes. If you don't have a dough hook, beat the mixture with the beaters.

Add the eggs and 1/2 cup flour.  Beat at high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl occasionally.

Using the dough hook or a wooden spoon, stir in enough additional flour to make a stiff batter.

Drop the mixture by slightly rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets. 

Place in a warm location, free from drafts, until they are light and spongy looking. This can take about an hour. 

Very gently, brush the top of the dough with the beaten egg white. Sprinkle lightly with salt.

Bake at 375º for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.