Aunt Bea'S Perfect Cream Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Preparation

Combine boiling water, butter or margarine and salt.
Heat until boiling and stir vigorously, then add flour all at once. Stir constantly until mixture forms a smooth ball and leaves sides of pan clean.
Remove from heat and add eggs, one at a time.
Beat after addition until egg is blended and mixture is smooth. Continue beating until mixture is stiff and breaks when spoon is raised.
Shape on a greased baking sheet with 2 tablespoons, allowing 2 inches between each one.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 15 minutes, then at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.\tPlace on wire rack to cool; fill with cream filling, ice cream or flavored whipped cream. Makes 12 Cream Puffs.
They are wonderful.