Recipe Steps
Use this master recipe to make eclairs, profiteroles or croquembouche.
- Place the butter in a saucepan with the water and bring to a steady boil until the butter has melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour, beating with a wooden spoon until a dough comes together.
- Place the pan back over the heat and beat the dough in the saucepan for about 30 seconds.
- Remove from the heat once again and set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl.
- Add a little of the beaten egg at a time until you have a thick consistency.
Junior Big Bake Competition
For over 180 years, Odlums has been at the heart of baking in Irish homes – it’s time to pass down the wooden spoon to the next generation.Â
Got a budding baker at home? Share their favourite bake and they could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Whether your child is just starting out with flour covered hands, or is already a confident weekend baker, we’d love to see what they can create. From simple family favourites to show-stopping bakes, every creation has its place.
