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To: sandintoes who wrote (97)10/30/2000 9:54:55 PM
From: Carolyn  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 25073
 
Chocolate Eclairs (Do not do on a damp day)

1) Sift before measuring: 1 C flour
2) Heat to boiling: 1 C water
3) Add: 1/2 C (scant stick) butter* (* BUTTER)
4) Bring these ingredients to the boiling point. Add the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt
5) Cook and stir the batter until it leaves the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Remove from fire until the pan bottom doesn't burn hand. Them beat in, one at a time:
4 eggs
6) Be careful to beat one egg until well blended before adding the next. Shape into the form of a hot dog bun. Bake in a hot oven - 425° - for 1/2 hour. Reduce the heat to 350° and bake 5 minutes longer. Test the puffs by removing one from the oven; if it does not fall, it is thoroughly done. When the eclairs are cool, cut a gash in the side of each and fill with:

Sweetened, flavored whipped cream

Whipped Cream -

1) Cold beaters and bowl for 1/2 pint whipping cream; when stiff, turn off. Fold in:
3 TBLB powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Icing -

1) Beat until well blended:
1/2 stick BUTTER
2 1/2 TBSP cocoa
Dash salt
2) Sift and beat in gradually:
2 Cups powdered sugar
3) Add sufficient:
(about) 3 TBSP strong hot black coffee (liquid)

Refrigerate until ready to serve.