Double Chocolate Eclair Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the butter in boiling water.
2. 2
   Add in flour all at once; stirring vigorously.
3. 3
   Cook and stir till mix forms a ball which doesn't separate.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; cold slightly.
5. 5
   Add in Large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Pipe dough through a pastry tube or possibly paper cone, making 4 x 3/4 inch strips on a greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   This can also be dropped by the spoonful onto the baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15 min, then in 325 degree oven for 25 min.
9. 9
   Cold completely in rack.
10. 10
    Cut off tops of eclairs; remove soft centers.
11. 11
    Just before serving, fill each with chocolate custard filling.
12. 12
    Drizzle tops with chocolate glaze.
13. 13
    CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Heat 1 (1 oz) square unsweetened chocolate and 1 Tbsp.
14. 14
    butter over very low heat.
15. 15
    Stir in 1 c. sifted powdered sugar and 2 to 3 Tbsp.
16. 16
    lowfat milk, blending till smooth and of drizzling consistency.
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    Use your own favorite custard filling recipe - most people prefer vanilla custard for this type pastry.