Comments on: Chocolate Eclairs

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:44:36 +0000

In reply to Emma.

Hi Emma – if you’re sure the consistency of the dough is correct then you probably aren’t piping the eclairs high enough. It needs to be tall enough to form a pocket. Go slowly as you pipe so that plenty of dough builds up and gives more height. Here’s a link to my video piping them https://youtu.be/EI0SMW2BXGg and more info on this post https://www.barbarabakes.com/how-to-make-pipe-fill-and-decorate-eclairs/

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:36:39 +0000

Hi Barbara! I’m really struggling to get my choux to rise. I’m baking at 4,000ft so I’m not sure if I have a low moisture problem? If I don’t pipe thick enough might that cause issues as well? I’m sure I’ve got the dough consistency correct and I’m using bread flour so I’m just not sure what else it could be.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:36:45 +0000

In reply to Melissa.

Hi Melissa – I’ve updated the recipe card so it’s correct. Sorry for the confusion.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:28:06 +0000

A beginner here. Are steps 4 and 5 reversed in making the pudding? Trying to visualize the steps. Thanks!

By: Josephine Mullane

Josephine Mullane — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:25:45 +0000

In reply to Barbara Schieving. Thanks for taking the effort to help me. I will check out her website and make the buns.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Mon, 10 May 2021 15:22:37 +0000

In reply to Josephine Mullane.

Hi Josephine – I haven’t tried them, but now I’m thinking I should. Here’s a recipe I found that sounds delightful https://www.christinascucina.com/cream-buns-scottish-favourite/

By: Josephine Mullane

Josephine Mullane — Mon, 10 May 2021 14:32:36 +0000

Hi Barbara: I have a question rather than a comment. When I saw this recipe for eclairs it reminded me of Cream Puffs that I purchased at a Bake Shop in my home town in the 50s. They were not made from choux pastry but the bun, which was the shape of a hamburger bun, was soft and sweet (but not a bread dough bun). The Cream Puff bun was sliced horizontally and filled with whipped cream and had a dusting of icing sugar on the top. I loved those Cream Puffs and have done a lot of research trying to find a recipe for those buns. It’s been years and so far I have had no luck. Is this bun something you have ever come across? I tried a recipe for Cream Buns but it didn’t come close. They were more like dinner rolls. I’m hoping either you or your readers might be able to help me out. I keep hoping. Thank you.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 23:08:14 +0000

In reply to Anya Hockenberry. That's great! Thanks for taking the time to let me know how much you enjoyed the recipe Anya.

By: Anya Hockenberry

Anya Hockenberry — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 19:12:03 +0000

These are awesome! I’d been looking for an eclair recipe, since the only good eclairs I’ve bought are in Maryland (I’m in Florida lol). This recipe is easy to follow yet challenges my baking abilities. Thank you so much for putting this together! They turned out great.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Mon, 15 May 2017 19:06:12 +0000

In reply to Katherine. Thanks so much Katherine - your comment brightened my morning for sure. Glad they were a hit. I'll often make littler ones for parties too. Thanks for sharing your changes.