Cream Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   In a small sauce pan over med-high heat, add shortening and salt to boiling water and heat to boiling.
2. 2
   Reduce heat.
3. 3
   Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball around the spoon, leaving the pan clean.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Add 1 egg at a time, beating very thoroughly after each addition. Continue heating until mixture is thick and shiny and breaks from the spoon.
6. 6
   Shape on ungreased cookie sheet, using 1 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon of pastry per puff.
7. 7
   Bake in very hot oven - 450° for 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Reduce heat to 350° and bake 20 minutes longer. Cool.
9. 9
   Make slit on one side of each puff and fill with cream filling.