Chocolate Eclairs

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the water and bring to the boil.
2. 2
   Remove from the heat and quickly add the sifted flour and salt and beat well.
3. 3
   Heat again until the mixture leaves the side of the pan.
4. 4
   Allow the mixture to cool for a few moments before adding the first egg.
5. 5
   Beat this well into the mixture and then add the other two eggs one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon.
6. 6
   Make sure the mixture is soft by shaking some off a spoon, it will fall softly and leave some on the spoon.
7. 7
   Eclairs: Put the choux pastry in a biscuit forcer or something similar with a 1/2 inch or 1 inch plain forcer.
8. 8
   Force out 1/2 inches of mixture on a lightly greased tray.
9. 9
   Bake in a moderate over[350F] for 35-40 minutes.
10. 10
    Ice with chocolate icing when cold, and fill with whipped cream.