Italian Pepperoni-Cheese Puffs

• 1 14 cups water
• 13 cup shortening
• 1 12 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 34 cup finely chopped pepperoni (3 oz.)
• 34 cup finely shredded pecorino romano cheese (3 oz.) or 34 cup parmesan cheese (3 oz.)
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 18 teaspoon garlic powder
• 18 teaspoon pepper

1. Grease 2 large baking sheets; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan combine water and shortening.
3. Bring to boiling.
4. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously.
5. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Cool for 10 minutes.
8. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition.
9. Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.
10. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
11. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden.
12. Transfer to a wire rack.
13. Serve warm.

water, shortening, flour, eggs, pepperoni, pecorino romano cheese, parsley, garlic, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-pepperoni-cheese-puffs-228601 (may not work)