1/2 c. shortening
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
1 c. sifted flour
4 eggs, unbeaten

In a small sauce pan over med-high heat, add shortening and salt to boiling water and heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball around the spoon, leaving the pan clean. Remove from heat. Add 1 egg at a time, beating very thoroughly after each addition. Continue heating until mixture is thick and shiny and breaks from the spoon. Shape on ungreased cookie sheet, using 1 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon of pastry per puff.

Bake in very hot oven - 450°F for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 20 minutes longer. Cool. Make slit on one side of each puff and fill with cream filling.