TRADITIONAL ECLAIRS

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Categories     Cake     Egg     Dessert

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 teas white sugar
1/4 teas salt
1 cup flour
4 eggs
FILLING:
1/3 cup white sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch
2 1/2 cups milk
2 egg yolks
1 Tbsp butter (no substitiutes)
1 1/2 teas vanilla
Powdered sugar of chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Beat until smooth. Cut a 1/2 inch hole in the corner of a heavy duty plastic bag; add batter. Pipe into 12 strips (about 3 inches long) 3 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape; cool. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually add milk until smooth. Cook and stir over med-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool. Split puffs; remove and discard soft dough from inside. Spoon filling into puffs. Replace tops; dust with powdered sugar or spread with frosting. Refrigerate until serving.

Alee Sanyu
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These éclairs were a hit with my family and friends! They were light and airy, with a delicious creamy filling. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Amritpal singh
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These éclairs were a bit challenging to make, but they were worth the effort. The choux pastry was delicate and flavorful, and the filling was rich and creamy. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make these again,


Felicity Ngodoo
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Wow, these éclairs were incredible! The choux pastry was light and fluffy, and the filling was rich and creamy. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Debbi Jade McCain
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These éclairs were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort. The choux pastry was light and airy, and the filling was rich and creamy. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would de


Christine Githinji
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These éclairs were a fun and challenging baking project. The choux pastry was tricky to work with, but the results were worth it. The éclairs were light and airy, with a delicious creamy filling. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I


Jemal Guye
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These éclairs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. The choux pastry was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The chocolate glaze was a bit thick and overpowering. I would make these again, but I would


Hasthi Udayanga
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I'm not usually a fan of éclairs, but these were amazing! The choux pastry was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the filling was light and fluffy. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make these agai


Darama Channel
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These éclairs were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were light and airy, with a delicious creamy filling. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Assdiqbal Asadiqbal
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These éclairs were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort. The choux pastry was light and airy, and the filling was rich and creamy. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would de


Halima musa
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These éclairs were a fun and challenging baking project. The choux pastry was tricky to work with, but the results were worth it. The éclairs were light and airy, with a delicious creamy filling. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I


Sk Sk
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These éclairs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. The choux pastry was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The chocolate glaze was a bit thick and overpowering. I would make these again, but I would


Azhar Waseem
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These éclairs were delicious! The choux pastry was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the filling was light and fluffy. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make these again.


hindu ibrahim
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I'm not a baker, but I wanted to try making éclairs because they looked so delicious. This recipe was easy to follow, and the éclairs turned out great! The choux pastry was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The chocolate glaze


Saju Sarder
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These éclairs were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. The choux pastry was delicate and flavorful, and the filling was rich and creamy. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definite


Anas Bin Akbar
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The choux pastry was dense and chewy, and the filling was too sweet. The chocolate glaze was also too thick and overpowering. I would not recommend this recipe.


Jamie Boyer
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These éclairs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were light and airy, with a delicious creamy filling. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Sabeek Sabeekrahuman
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I'm not usually a fan of éclairs, but these were amazing! The choux pastry was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the filling was light and fluffy. The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make these agai


Mehmood Rashid
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I've been making éclairs for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The dough was easy to work with, and the éclairs turned out perfectly golden brown. The filling was rich and creamy, and the chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing


Akbar Mohammed
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These éclairs were a delightful treat! The choux pastry was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the chocolate glaze on top, which added a touch of sweetness and richness. Overall, this recipe was easy to follow and produ