Step 1

Cut the butter into small pieces

Step 2

Put the water, milk, and butter in a saucepan and warm for a few minutes.

Step 3

Once off the heat, add the flour to the bowl with the water and melted butter and bat vigorously till smooth.

Step 4

Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs one by one, mixing well.

Step 6

Add the grated Gruyere, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to the mixture.

Step 7

Mix thoroughly until it has a doughy consistency.

Step 8

Pre-warm the oven at 400°F (200°C).

Step 9

Make small round balls with the dough using a cookie scoop or your hands, and place on a lined baking tray.

Step 10

Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from oven and serve.