Cream Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. Imperial or shortening
1 c. water
1 c. flour
4 eggs

Preparation

Put shortening and water in 2-quart pan. Bring to a boil.
Add flour, then cook until thick. Stir constantly. When mixture gathers into a mass, remove from heat.
Let cool for 6 to 8 minutes.
Add unbeaten eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Place in mounds on a greased cookie sheet 1 1/2-inches apart.
Bake 40 minutes at 400\u00b0.
Yields 12 large puffs.