makes 10
To make the puffs, in a saucepan combine the butter, the 1 cup water and salt and bring mixture to a boil. Add all the flour and stir vigorously. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until it forms a ball which does not separate. Remove from heat source and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time and beat into the mixture with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth.
Drop the batter by heaping tablespoons onto a buttered cookie sheet about 4 inches apart. Bake in a preheated 400 ° F oven for 30 to 35 minutes until color is golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Split the puffs by carefully slicing the tops off and remove any soft dough inside with a spoon. The puffs can be filled with whipped cream or the pudding of your choice. Then carefully replace the tops. Just before serving you can optionally dust the tops with powdered sugar or drizzle some chocolate syrup over them.