Cream Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Boil water.
2. 2
   Add salt, sugar, nutmeg and butter.
3. 3
   Stir over heat until butter has melted.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and immediately pour in all flour at once.
5. 5
   Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until thoroughly blended.
6. 6
   Then beat over moderate heat for 1 or 2 minutes until mixture is smooth and forms a ball that doesn't separate.
7. 7
   Cool slightly.
8. 8
   Add eggs, one at a time.
9. 9
   Beat vigorously after each egg until mixture is smooth.
10. 10
    Drop batter on greased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Bake at 450° for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 325° and bake 25 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from oven; make a small slit in side of each puff.
13. 13
    Return to turned off oven for 10 minutes.
14. 14
    Cool on wire rack.
15. 15
    Makes 12 puffs, about 3-inches in diameter.