Eclairs (13.05.2010)

1 cup water
½ cup oil
1 cup cake flour
3 eggs

Method:
Allow water and oil to boil in a saucepan. Remove saucepan from the heat, add the cake flour ad mix. Carry on mixing over very low heat until paste forms a ball and the sides of the saucepan are clean. Place ball into a mixing bowl and allow to cool. Once cooled beat in the eggs on at a time addition. Pipe or spoon mixture into non-stick or greased baking tray, and bake in preheated oven at 180C for 45 min.

Decorating Tips:

Fill with whipped cream and caramel. Whipped cream and strawberries. Whipped cream and banana or custard and top with chocolate.

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