Cream Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, measure, add salt and sugar and sift again.
2. 2
   In saucepan combine shortening and boiling water over low heat until butter is melted.
3. 3
   Add flour, all at one time.
4. 4
   Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball and leaves the side of the pan.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Cool slightly.
7. 7
   Add unbeaten eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
8. 8
   Continue beating until thick dough is formed.
9. 9
   Grease 14 large muffin tin cups.
10. 10
    Spoon dough evenly into cups.
11. 11
    Round top of dough.
12. 12
    Bake at 425° for 15 minutes and then at 325° for 25 minutes or until beads of moisture no longer appear on surface.
13. 13
    Do not open oven door during early part of baking.
14. 14
    When cool, cut a slit 1/2 way between top and bottom and fill.