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                         MENDENHALL CRAB PUFFS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Water
    1/2   c            Butter or margarine
  1       c            Sifted flour
  4                    Eggs
                       -----CRAB FILLING-----
  2       c            Crab, drained
    1/4   c            Minced celery
  3       tb           Grated onion
                       Pepper to taste
  3       tb           Miracle Whip salad dressing

 Bring to a rolling boil in saucepan over medium heat: 1 cup water, 1/2
 cup butter, or margarine. Stir in at once: 1 cup sifted flour. Stir
 vigorously over low heat, about 1 minute or until mixture leaves the pan
 and forms a ball. Remove from heat.

 Beat in thoroughly, one at a time, 4 eggs. Beat till mixture is smooth
 and velvety. Drop by spoon onto ungreased baking sheet, into about the
 size of a walnut. Bake at 400 for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown
 and dry. Cool thoroughly. Cut off tops with a sharp knife. Scoop out any
 filaments of soft dough. Fill with crab filling. Replace tops. Serve
 immediately or refrigerate, covered. Makes 18- 20 puffs. Filling:
 Combine all ingredients.
 Source: Seafood Cookbook
 Reprinted by permission from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute



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