In a saucepan combine the water shortening and salt until melted Add flour and stir constantly until mixture leaves side of pan and forms a ballRemove from heat and cool a few minutes Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and velvety Spread in a greased 9-inch glass pie pan Be sure to grease the sides of the pan but do not spread batter on sides Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 400 then reduce to 350Bake until done about 35 to 40 minutes
