1/2 c. shortening
1 c. boiling water
1 c. all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 recipe custard

Measure shortening into saucepan; add boiling water. Boil until shortening melts. Add flour, all at once, stirring vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased shallow baking pan. round dough with spoon, leaving a pointed center.

Bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 400 degrees; bake for 25 minutes longer. Cool; slit on side and scoop out centers. Fill with custard filling. Dust with confectioners' sugar or top with frosting or sauce.