Danish Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Measure into bowl 1 cup flour.
Cut in 1/2 cup butter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water.
Mix with fork.
Round into ball and divide in half.
Pat dough with hands into 2 large strips, 3 x 12-inch.
Put on ungreased baking sheet.
Put in saucepan and bring to a rolling boil the 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter.
Add the almond extract and remove from heat.
Stir in 1 cup flour immediately to keep from lumping.
Beat when smooth and thick.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth.
Divide in half and spread evenly over each piece of pastry.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven until topping is crisp and nicely browned (about 60 minutes).
Frost with confectioners sugar and sprinkle with nuts.