Double Chocolate Eclair Recipe

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   Heat the butter in boiling water.

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   Add in flour all at once; stirring vigorously.

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   Cook and stir till mix forms a ball which doesn't separate.

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   Remove from heat; cold slightly.

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   Add in Large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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   Pipe dough through a pastry tube or possibly paper cone, making 4 x 3/4 inch strips on a greased baking sheet.

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   This can also be dropped by the spoonful onto the baking sheet.

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   Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15 min, then in 325 degree oven for 25 min.

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   Cold completely in rack.

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    Cut off tops of eclairs; remove soft centers.

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    Just before serving, fill each with chocolate custard filling.

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    Drizzle tops with chocolate glaze.

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    CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Heat 1 (1 oz) square unsweetened chocolate and 1 Tbsp.

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    butter over very low heat.

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    Stir in 1 c. sifted powdered sugar and 2 to 3 Tbsp.

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    lowfat milk, blending till smooth and of drizzling consistency.

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    Use your own favorite custard filling recipe - most people prefer vanilla custard for this type pastry.

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