Cream Puffs Or French Doughnuts Recipe

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   Spoon flour into measuring c.. Add in salt and stir to blend well.

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   Bring shortening and water to a boil in a saucepan.

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   Add in dry ingredients quickly to the warm mix.

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   Beat constantly (about 1 minute) till mix leaves sides of pan and forms a ball.

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   Remove mix from heat and let stand till cold.

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   Add in Large eggs, one at a time, beating till smooth after each egg.

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   Drop by Tbsp.

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   onto ungreased baking sheet.

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   Bake 400 degrees for 40 to 45 min.

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    Cold and fill with sweetened whipped cream, custard, ice cream or possibly sweetened fruit.

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    For French Doughnuts: Add in 2 Tbsp.

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    sugar and 1/4 tsp.

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    vanilla to mix when you take form heat.

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    Cut 3 inch squares from wax paper or possibly foil.

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    On each square shape a 2 1/2 inch doughnut by forcing through pastry tube with medium tip.

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    Holding corner of foil or possibly waxed paper, slide doughnut and foil into deep warm fat (375 degrees).

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    Fry 4 to 5 min turning once.

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    Lift out foil and doughnut with tongs.

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    Drain doughnuts on paper towels.

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    Ice with mix of powdered sugar, water and vanilla.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.