CREAM PUFF SHELLS

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There really is nothing like home made cream puffs. These shells are easy to make and turn out perfect

Provided by Gail Herbest

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c shortening
1/8 tsp salt
1 c boiling water
1 c sifted all purpose flour
4 medium eggs

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 450 degrees
  • 2. In medium sauce pan, combine shortening, salt and boiling water and heat until the entire mixture boils, Reduce heat add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball remove from heat and add eggs one at a time beating thoroughly after each addition, continue beating until mixture is thick and shiny and pulls away form the spoon
  • 3. spoon on to ungreased cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 20 more minutes or until golden brown
  • 4. cool and slice off the top scoop out the inner dough, Fill with your favorite filling and replace top.
  • 5. You can make these shells any size you want I usually make them about the size of a tennis ball.I also turn off my oven and open the door leaving the shells inside until cool, but this is not necessary

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