Directions
- 1
In medium saucepan, combine the water, butter and salt.
- 2
Bring to boiling.
- 3
Immediately add the flour stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball.
- 4
Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
- 5
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
- 6
Spoon dough into pastry bag with ½ inch opening.
- 7
Line a baking sheet with greased parchment paper.
- 8
Pipe the dough onto parchment paper 4 inches long, 1 inch wide and ¼ inch high.
- 9
Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
- 10
To serve, cut eclairs in half lengthwise.
- 11
Remove a little of the soft dough inside and fill with your favorite filling.
Published September 29, 2026 · straight from the family recipe box, exactly as the family wrote it.
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