Almond Puff

Name: Almond Puff
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cold butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted and chopped

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 to 2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted and chopped

Directions

1

In a bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and toss with a fork. Shape dough into a ball. Pat into two 12-in. x 3-in. strips, drop 2 in. apart on an ungreased
2

. Set aside.
3

In a large saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Spread over crusts, covering completely.
4

Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until puffed and light browned. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, extract and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over warm puffs. Sprinkle with almonds. Cut into 1-in. strips. Refrigerate leftovers.