Chocolate Éclairs

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking trays with parchment paper.

  2. In a saucepan, heat water, butter, and salt until boiling.

  3. Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir quickly until a dough forms.

  4. Return to medium heat and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until dough pulls away from sides.

  5. Let cool 5 minutes.

  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Dough should be smooth and pipeable.

  7. Transfer to piping bag with large round or star tip.

  8. Pipe 4–5 inch strips onto tray.

  9. Bake 20 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden.

  10. Turn oven off, crack door open, and let dry inside 10 minutes.

  11. Cool completely before filling.

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