TRADITIONAL ECLAIRS
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.
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Hicham Url
u39@hotmail.comI'm so glad I tried this recipe. The éclairs were delicious and not as difficult to make as I thought they would be. I'll definitely be making these again.
Alyssia Healy
healy@gmail.comThese éclairs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the chocolate glaze, which was the perfect finishing touch.
rakesh xettry
r-xettry64@aol.comI'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my éclairs didn't turn out as expected. The pastry was a bit too dry, and the filling was a bit too runny. I'll have to try this recipe again soon and see if I can get it right.
malik khan
km84@gmail.comThese éclairs were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using a different filling next time.
Linda Leis
l-leis@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of éclairs, but I have to admit these were pretty good. The pastry was light and fluffy, and the filling was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Prasiddha Dhakal
d.prasiddha1@hotmail.comThese éclairs were so good, I ate them all in one sitting. I couldn't help myself, they were just so delicious. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Nipun Athapaththu
a.n56@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my éclairs turned out a complete disaster. The pastry was too dry, the filling was too runny, and the chocolate glaze was too thick. I'm going to have to try this recipe again soon and see if I can get it right.
Oluwatosin idris
idris38@aol.comThese éclairs were a bit disappointing. The pastry was a bit too chewy, and the filling was a bit too bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
nabin sah
nabin.s44@hotmail.co.ukI love éclairs, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The pastry was perfectly crispy, and the filling was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves éclairs.
Helena Milczek
helena-m78@yahoo.comThese éclairs were almost perfect. The pastry was light and airy, and the filling was rich and creamy. However, the chocolate glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll use a different glaze.
Yuri E
e@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly, but my éclairs didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The pastry was a bit too dry, and the filling was a bit too runny. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I'll try again soon.
Zanthe Bowker
bz@yahoo.comThese éclairs were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious, and they looked so impressive. I'm definitely going to make these again for my next party.
Shubha Jyoti
j_s@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of éclairs, but I have to admit these were pretty good. The pastry was light and fluffy, and the filling was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Rajan mrt
rajan-mrt@hotmail.co.ukThese éclairs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the chocolate glaze, which was the perfect finishing touch.
SEVENTH
seventh@hotmail.frI was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker, but I'm so glad I did. The éclairs were delicious and not as difficult to make as I thought they would be. I'll definitely be making these again.
Karen Kyarimpa
karen_k58@yahoo.comI've made éclairs before, but these were by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were stunning. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Bachhu Chandro
bachhu_c@hotmail.frThese éclairs turned out amazing! The choux pastry was light and airy, and the filling was rich and creamy. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.