Cream Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Put shortening and water in 2-quart saucepan and bring to boil. Add flour and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
When mixture gathers into a mass, remove from range and place into mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each egg.
Place in mound on greased cookie sheet about 1 1/2-inches apart.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 400\u00b0.
Remove from pan.
Place puffs on wire rack to cool.
Take a sharp knife and slit a small hole in base of puff. This permits steam to escape and keeps puff from falling.