Basic Cream Puff Dough

In a saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt

Let the water come to a boil and melt the butter

Remove from heat and add the sifted flour all at once

Stir quickly with a wooden spoon

Put back on low heat and stir for 30 seconds, just until it dries out slightly and becomes shiny

Transfer the dough to a bowl

Add two eggs and beat well with a wooden spoon

Add the remaining two eggs and beat well

Using a piping bag, make hills of about 1.5 inches in diameter on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving a 2 inch space between the cream puffs

Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes

Yield: 50 cream puffs.