Cream Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   In saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to a full rolling boil.
2. 2
   Reduce heat and stir in flour, stirring vigorously, until mixture leaves sides of pan in a ball.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and beat in eggs one at a time, beating until mixture is smooth.
4. 4
   Drop with mixing spoon about three inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Lower heat to 350° and continue baking 25 minutes.
6. 6
   Puffs are done when double in size, brown and firm to the touch.
7. 7
   Remove from oven; cut the side of each with a sharp knife.
8. 8
   Put back in turned off oven for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool. Split top and fill with vanilla filling.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with powdered sugar.