Traditional Eclairs

Name: Traditional Eclairs
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter; 3 Tbsps cornstarch; 2 egg yolks; 4 eggs; 237 milliliters all-purpose flour; 591 milliliters 2% milk; 0 teaspoons salt; 79 milliliters sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 237 milliliters water

Traditional Eclairs is a lacto ovo vegetarian side dish. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 132 calories, 5g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe from Taste of Home requires sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and flour. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil over medium heat.

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Butter

Sugar

Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Add flour all at one; stir until a smooth ball forms.

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All Purpose Flour

Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until smooth and shiny.

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Egg

Insert a large round tip into a pastry bag or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; add batter. Pipe into 12 strips (about 3 in. long) 3 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.

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Baking Sheet

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Pastry Bag

Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

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Oven

Remove to a wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape; cool.

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Wire Rack

For filling, combine the sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan; gradually add milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.

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Corn Starch

Sugar

Milk

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Sauce Pan

Remove from the heat.

Stir 1 cup hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

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Egg Yolk

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Frying Pan

Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool.

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Vanilla

Butter

Split puffs; remove and discard soft dough from inside. Fill eclairs just before serving. Replace tops; dust with confectioners' sugar or spread with frosting. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Powdered Sugar