Cream Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in boiling water.
2. 2
   Stir flour all at one time into water and butter mixture, stirring constantly over low heat, until mixture leaves sides of pan in smooth compact mass.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; beat in unbeaten eggs, one a time.
4. 4
   Continue beating until mixture forms a thick dough.
5. 5
   Drop by tablespoon on greased baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart, piling dough high.
6. 6
   Bake in hot oven (450°) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate (350°) for 20 minutes longer.
7. 7
   Remove from baking sheet and cool.
8. 8
   Cut top 3/4 way down and fill.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with powdered sugar.