Grandma's Cream Puffs
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
directions
- Bring water to boiling in a medium pan.
- Add crisco, and stir until melted.
- Return to boiling and quickly add flour and salt.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until it is a smooth, compact mass.
- Cool slightly.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat until mixture is thick and shiny. Shape into 12 balls (mounds for cream puffs, or shape them a little oblong for eclairs).
- Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 and bake an additional 20-25 minutes.
- Make a slit in the side, top, or bottom, and cool.
- Using a spoon or pastry bag, fill with preferred custard, pudding, or whipped cream.
- Chill if desired.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
ChipotleChick
Glendale, 41
<p>I'm a 35-year-old mother, musician, and amateur chef. I love farmer's markets and fresh vegetables!</p>