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In a small saucepan, heat water and butter to a rolling boil.
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Stir in flour.
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Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
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Remove from heat.
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Beat in eggs, all at one time; continue beating until smooth.
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Drop dough, around a 1/4 cup onto ungreased baking sheet.
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Place baking sheet uncovered in freezer; freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
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Remove from freezer; with spatula, quickly loosen puffs and place in freezer bag.
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Seal bag and store in freezer until ready to bake.
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Heat oven to 400F Place frozen puffs 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and golden.
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Cool away from draft.
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Cut off tops with sharp knife.
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Pull out any filaments of soft dough.
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For a luncheon main dish, fill with creamed chicken, chicken salad, tuna salad.
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For dessert, fill with ice cream and top with sundae sauce or fresh or frozen berries.
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Appetizer Puffs: Drop dough, by slightly rounded teaspoonfuls.
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Freeze and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed and golden.
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Fill with a variety of cream cheese based filling or get creative.
