Cream Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water, shortening and salt to a boil.
2. 2
   Stir in flour and cook until dough forms a smooth ball and leaves sides of saucepan clean.
3. 3
   Then remove from heat and cool slightly.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 450° for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Reduce heat to 400° and bake 25 minutes more.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Slit and fill with sweetened whipped cream or pudding filling.
9. 9
   Yield:
10. 10
    12 large cream puffs.