Danish Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Measure first cup of flour into bowl.
Cut in 1/2 cup butter.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water and mix with fork.
Form into ball and divide in half.
Pat with hands into 2 large strips (3 x 12-inches).
Place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Mix 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water in small saucepan and bring to rolling boil.
Remove from heat and add extract.
Stir in flour, all at once.
When smooth and thick, add one egg at a time, beating smoothly.
Divide and spread half evenly over each piece of pastry.
Bake 60 minutes.
Frost at once with confectioners sugar icing and sprinkle with chopped nuts.