Eclairs

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil, stirring constantly until butter melts.
2. 2
   Reduce heat to low; add the flour and salt.
3. 3
   Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a smooth ball.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until batter becomes smooth.
5. 5
   Using a tbsp or a pastry tube with a #10 or larger tip, form dough into 4 x 1 inch strips on a greased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Bake at 400 degrees (200 C.) for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden.
7. 7
   Immediately cut a slit in each to allow steam to escape.
8. 8
   Cool on a wire rack.
9. 9
   In a mixing bowl, combine milk and pudding mix; prepare as directed on the package.
10. 10
    In another bowl, whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form.
11. 11
    Beat in sugar and vanilla; fold into pudding.
12. 12
    Split eclairs; fill with pudding mixture.
13. 13
    Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat.
14. 14
    Stir in sugar and enough hot water to achieve a smooth consistency; cool slightly.
15. 15
    Frost eclairs.
16. 16
    Store in the refrigerator.