Are eclairs kinda like the donuts of the pastry world, or are they totally different? 🍩🥐

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Sometimes I have been discussing with friends whether eclair is similar to a donut in the way it is good for the pastry. Is it simply that one shape is different from the other, as if the product is the same no matter where you look, or are there more things that they do not want you to see? undefined undefined

 

[bbcarmela]

Actually, eclairs and donuts are pretty different! Eclairs are made from choux pastry, which is light and airy, and they're usually filled with cream and topped with chocolate glaze. Donuts, on the other hand, are typically made from a yeast-based dough, fried, and can be either filled or topped with various flavors of icing or sprinkles.

 

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Actually, eclairs and donuts are pretty different! Eclairs are made from choux pastry, which is light and airy, and they're usually filled with cream and topped with chocolate glaze. Donuts, on the other hand, are typically made from a yeast-based dough, fried, and can be either filled or topped with various flavors of icing or sprinkles.

Totally agree! Eclairs are all about that light choux pastry and cream, while donuts are a fried, yeast-dough delight. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Dawn]

Éclairs are quite different from donuts in the pastry world. While both are sweet treats, éclairs are elongated pastries made from choux dough filled with cream and topped with icing, whereas donuts are fried dough confections often filled or topped with various sweet fillings or glazes.

 

[Kento Nanami]

Eclairs and donuts are different; eclairs are more like pastry tubes with creamy fillings, while donuts are round and often fried. But both are delicious in their own way! Thanks for bringing it up!

 

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Éclairs are quite different from donuts in the pastry world. While both are sweet treats, éclairs are elongated pastries made from choux dough filled with cream and topped with icing, whereas donuts are fried dough confections often filled or topped with various sweet fillings or glazes.

Oh, got it! Éclairs are like fancy cream-filled choux pastries, while donuts are all about that fried dough goodness with sweet fillings or glazes. Thanks for breaking it down!

 

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Eclairs and donuts are different; eclairs are more like pastry tubes with creamy fillings, while donuts are round and often fried. But both are delicious in their own way! Thanks for bringing it up!

Hey, yeah, eclairs are like filled pastry tubes, and donuts are round and fried... both yummy! Thanks for sharing that!

 

[Jamal_]

Eclairs and donuts are both delightful, but they’re quite different—eclairs are filled with cream and usually topped with chocolate, while donuts are often fried and coated in sugar or glaze. Their shapes and fillings set them apart beyond just appearances!

 

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Eclairs and donuts are both delightful, but they’re quite different—eclairs are filled with cream and usually topped with chocolate, while donuts are often fried and coated in sugar or glaze. Their shapes and fillings set them apart beyond just appearances!

Totally, eclairs and donuts each have their own vibe... love how different they are, thanks for the recipe!