Danish Puff

Directions

1. 1
   Cut 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup butter together as for pie crust. Stir in 3 tablespoons water with a fork to form a soft dough. Divide dough in half and form into 2 oblongs about 4 inches wide and as long as a cookie sheet.
2. 2
   Use fingers to pat dough into shape.
3. 3
   Melt 1/2 cup butter in 1 cup boiling water.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and immediately add almond flavoring and 1 cup flour all at once.
5. 5
   Stir until dough leaves sides of kettle.
6. 6
   Put in small mixing bowl and beat in eggs, one at a time.
7. 7
   Spread on the 2 oblongs and bake about 50 minutes in a 350° oven.
8. 8
   While warm, frost puff with Toasted Coconut Icing.