Almond Puff

Directions

1. 1
   Chopped nuts Confectioners' Sugar Glaze (below)
2. 2
   Heat oven to 350F (180C).
3. 3
   Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour.
4. 4
   Sprinkle 2 tablespoon water over mixture; mix with fork.
5. 5
   Round into ball; divide in half.
6. 6
   On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a strip, 12 by 3 inches.
7. 7
   Strips should be about 3 inches apart.
8. 8
   In medium saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter & 1 cup water to rolling boil.
9. 9
   Remove from heat & quickly stir in almond extract & 1 cup flour.
10. 10
    Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
11. 11
    Remove from heat.
12. 12
    Beat in eggs, all at one time, until smooth.
13. 13
    Divide in half; spread each half evenly over strips, covering completely.
14. 14
    Bake about 60 minutes or until topping is crisp & brown.
15. 15
    Cool.
16. 16
    Frost with Confectioners' Sugar Glaze & sprinkle generously with nuts.
17. 17
    10 to 12 servings CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR GLAZE Mix 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoon butter,(softened), 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla & 1 to 2 tablespoon Warm water until smooth.