Danish Puff - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1 c. sifted flour
3 eggs

Preparation

Heat oven to 350.
Cut first 1/2 cup butter into first cup of flour.
Sprinkle with water and mix with fork.
Round into ball and divide in half.
Pat into 2 long strips 12x3 inches, 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Mix second 1/2 cup butter and water; bring to rolling boil; add almond and remove from heat. Stir in second cup of flour and keep from lumping.
wWen smooth and thick, add 1 egg at a time, beating until smooth.
Spread evenly over each pastry.
Bake 60 minutes or until topping is crisp and nicely browned.
Frost with powdered sugar icing and sprinkle with chopped nuts.