Traditional Eclairs Recipe

Name: Traditional Eclairs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), 1 teas white sugar, 1/4 teas salt, and more.

Yes, Traditional Eclairs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Traditional Eclairs

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