Cream Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Heat to boiling point in saucepan the water and butter.
2. 2
   Lower heat to simmering.
3. 3
   Stir in flour until mixture leaves the pan and forms into a ball (about 1 minute).
4. 4
   Remove from heat and then cool about 1 hour.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs, one at a time, until velvety smooth.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 400°.
7. 7
   Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake until dry and light brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on rack or on aluminum foil with paper underneath.
9. 9
   Store in covered container or freeze.
10. 10
    Cut through middle; fill with pudding as a dessert or meat salad as a finger sandwich.
11. 11
    Makes about 8 large or 12 medium puffs.