Grandma'S Cream Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup Crisco
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs

Preparation

Bring water to boiling in a medium pan.
Add crisco, and stir until melted.
Return to boiling and quickly add flour and salt.
Cook, stirring constantly, until it is a smooth, compact mass.
Cool slightly.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat until mixture is thick and shiny. Shape into 12 balls (mounds for cream puffs, or shape them a little oblong for eclairs).
Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350 and bake an additional 20-25 minutes.
Make a slit in the side, top, or bottom, and cool.
Using a spoon or pastry bag, fill with preferred custard, pudding, or whipped cream.
Chill if desired.