How do I make the perfect eclairs?

Indulge in the sweetness of our 'perfect Eclairs' recipe! These French cream-filled pastries are sure to satisfy your cravings, one bite at a time.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make the perfect Eclairs. Items include: Water Unsalted Butter Salt All-purpose Flour Eggs Pastry Cream

Water 1 cup
Unsalted Butter 1/2 cup
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
All-purpose Flour 1 cup
Eggs 4
Pastry Cream Your choice

Take note
Caution: Making these perfect eclairs may result in long lines of friends and family outside your kitchen door, begging for more!

1

Preparation is Key!

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Get all your ingredients ready: 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 4 eggs, and your choice of pastry cream for filling.

2

Butter Up

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and water over medium heat. Add the salt and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it's boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly mix in the flour until you have a smooth dough. Let it cool for a few minutes.

3

Egg-citing Times

One at a time, add the eggs into the cooled dough, beating well after each addition. This may require a bit of elbow grease, but trust us, it's worth it! Keep beating until the dough becomes glossy and smooth.

4

Shape It Up

Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, creating 4-inch long eclair shapes, spacing them a few inches apart. Pro-tip: You can also use a ziplock bag with the corner cut off if you don't have a piping bag!

5

Bake and Cool

Pop the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eclairs are golden brown and puffed up. Once they're out of the oven, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6

Fill 'em Up

Once the eclairs are cool, it's time to fill them with your chosen pastry cream. You can use a piping bag or a spoon to carefully inject the cream into each eclair. Don't hold back on the filling!

7

The Finishing Touch

To finish off your perfect eclairs, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the top or dust them with powdered sugar. Get creative and add a personal touch!