Ingredients

• 1-1/4  cups water
• 1/3  cup shortening
• 1-1/2  cups all-purpose flour
• 4  eggs
• 3/4  cup finely chopped pepperoni (3 oz.)
• 3/4  cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (3 oz.)
• 2  tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 1/8  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8  teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Grease 2 large baking sheets; set aside. In a large saucepan combine water and shortening. Bring to boiling. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.

2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm. Makes 48 puffs.