Ingredients
3/4 cup water
4 tablespoons margarine or butter, cut up
Salt
Pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup (4 ounces) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 ounces crabmeat, picked over
Preparation
1 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2 - In 3-quart saucepan, combine water, margarine, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat to boiling on medium.
3 - Remove from heat. Add flour and stir until ball forms. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, until dough is smooth and shiny. Stir in Cheddar and crab.
4 - With tablespoon-size cookie scoop, scoop mixture into balls onto parchment, spacing 1 inch apart.
5 - Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, switching sheets on racks halfway through. Serve warm.
6 - To make ahead, place in resealable plastic bag; freeze up to 1 month. Reheat frozen puffs in 400 degree F oven 8 to 10 minutes.
