Mel's Eclairs

INGREDIENTS

• Eclair Shells (Pate a Choux):
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
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• Custard:
• 6 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons almond extract (optional)
• Chocolate Icing:
• 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar