Almond Puff - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. flour
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
3 eggs

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture.
Mix with fork.
Round into ball; divide in half.
On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a strip 12 x 13-inches.
Strips should be about 3 inches apart.
In medium saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil.
Remove from heat; quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour.
Stir vigorously over low heat.
Beat in eggs all at one time, until smooth.
Divide in half; spread each half evenly over strips, covering completely.
Bake about 60 minutes or until topping is crisp and brown.
Cool.
Frost with glaze and sprinkle generously with chopped almonds.