Mendenhall Crab Puffs

Recipe Instructions Bring to a rolling boil in saucepan over medium heat 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Stir in all at once 1 cup sifted flour. Stir vigorously over low heat, about 1 minute or until mixture leaves the pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat. Beat in thoroughly, one at a time, 4 eggs. Beat until mixture is smooth and velvety. Drop by spoon onto ungreased baking sheet, into about the size of a walnut. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and dry. Cool thoroughly. Cut off tops with a sharp knife. Scoop out any filaments of soft dough. Fill with crab filling. Replace tops. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered. For the Crab Filling: Combine all ingredients. This recipe yields 18 to 20 puffs.