The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

Baking class

Caramel éclairs

PREP + COOK TIME 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES {+ COOLING} MAKES 24

Choux pastry is a French classic pastry that starts on the stove top and is transformed in the oven into airy pastry puffs with a crisp exterior that can be filled and topped. It can seem a little bit daunting but is easy when you know how.

1 cup (250ml) water
125g unsalted butter, chopped finely
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup (150g) bread flour
6 eggs

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