In a medium saucepan heat butter with water over high heat stirring occasionally until butter is melted and mixture is boiling Add salt and flour all at once Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture leaves sides of pan in a smooth compact ball Remove from heat
Quickly add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition until smooth and shiny
Drop mixture by spoonful on ungreased cookie sheet 3-inches apart shaping each into a mound