Place butter and boiling water in saucepan.
Keep on low heat until butter is melted (you can do this in the microwave)
Sift flour and salt together.
Add all at once to the boiling water and butter
Stir until the mixture leaves the ides of the pan and forms a ball
Remove from heat
Add unbeaten eggs, one at a time
Beat thoroughly after adding each egg
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart
Bake at 425 for 30 minutes OR until beads of moisture no longer appear on the surface
Makes 12-15.
When cool, slit in the side and fill with whipped cream or the following recipe.
FILLING
Warm 1 1/2 cups milk -
Mix sugar, flour, and salt together
Add 1/2 cup milk to dry ingredients and make a smooth paste
Add paste to warmed milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Slowly add beaten egg yolks and cook 2 more minutes
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Cool.
When cooled, add stiffly beaten egg whites and blend into mixture.
You can do this in a double boiler, the microwave, or on a stovetop.
cups milk and add sugar, flour, and salt
Add the remaining 1/2 cup milk to