Danish Puff

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture; mix.
3. 3
   Round into a ball; divide in half.
4. 4
   On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a strip, 12 x 3-inches.
5. 5
   Strips should be placed about 3 inches apart.
6. 6
   Heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil in medium-size saucepan.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour.
8. 8
   Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
9. 9
   Remove from heat.
10. 10
    Beat in eggs (all at once) until smooth and glossy.
11. 11
    Divide in half; spread each half evenly over strips.
12. 12
    Bake about 60 minutes or until topping is crisp and brown.
13. 13
    Cool.
14. 14
    (Topping will shrink and fall, forming a custardy top.)