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 ball; divide in half.
4. 4
   On ungreased baking sheet, put each half into a 12 x 3-inch strip.
5. 5
   Strips should be about 3 inches apart.
6. 6
   Heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat and quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour.
7. 7
   Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
8. 8
   Remove from heat.
9. 9
   Beat in eggs (all at once) until smooth and glossy.
10. 10
    Divide in half; spread evenly over 12 x 3-inch strips.
11. 11
    Bake about 60 minutes or until topping is crisp and brown.
12. 12
    Cool.
13. 13
    As topping shrinks the custardy top of puff is formed.
14. 14
    Frost; sprinkle with nuts and garnish with cherries (optional).