Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Directions:
Pastry:.
Cut butter into flour.
Add water and mix with fork.
Shape into a ball and divide in half.
Pat into two 12″ X 3″ strips on an ungreased cookie sheet.
FILLING:.
Bring water and butter to boil and remove from heat.
Add flour and beat until smooth.
Add eggs one a a time, then flavoring.
Add almonds, if using.
Spread half of filling on each strip of pastry. Bake 350 degrees for 60 minutes or until golden brown.
Frost.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 85 min.