Ice Cream Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan, bring to a boil the water, butter, salt and sugar.
2. 2
   Add all at once the flour and cook the paste over a low heat, beating it briskly and constantly until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture clearly leaves the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
3. 3
   Remove pan from heat and beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. 4
   (If eggs are unusually small, use an extra one.) Drop tablespoon on greased cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Bake in hot oven (425°) for 15 to 18 minutes.
6. 6
   Reduce oven to 375° and bake until golden brown and feels light in the hand.
7. 7
   If puffs brown too quickly, cover with a piece of paper.