Scandinavian Kringler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, chilled
2 tablespoons ice water
Puff topping
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 -3 tablespoons milk
sliced almonds, if desired

Preparation

Measure 1 cup flour into mixing bowl.
Using a pastry blender, cut 1/2 cup butter into flour until particles are size of small peas.
Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until flour mixture is moistened and soft dough forms.
Divide dough in half.
On ungreased cookie sheet, press each half into a 12x3 inch strip.
In medium saucepan, heat water and 1/2 cup butter to boiling.
Remove from heat; immediately stir in 1 cup flour until smooth.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
Spoon over crust, spreading to 3/4 inch from edges.
Bake 50-60 minutes until golden brown and puffy- Cool.
Blend powdered sugar, butter, almond extract and milk until smooth.
Frost, sprinkle with nuts.
Cut into 10-12 slices to serve.