Chocolate Eclairs

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Heat water and butter to rolling boil in saucepan.
3. 3
   Stir in flour over low heat, stirring vigorously, until mixture forms ball (about 1 minute).
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs thoroughly, one at a time.
6. 6
   Beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Shape with a spatula into 12 fingers, each 4 inches long and 1-inch wide.
8. 8
   Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until puffed golden brown and dry.
9. 9
   Cool slowly away from drafts.
10. 10
    Cut off tops; scoop out filaments of soft dough.
11. 11
    Fill Eclairs with Custard Filling.
12. 12
    Frost tops with Chocolate Icing.