Danish Puff

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
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   For the pastry, cut the butter into the flour.
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   Sprinkle with water and mix with a fork.
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   Mold the dough into a ball.
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   Divide in half and and pat each into a long strip (12 X 3) on an ungreased baking sheet.
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   Chilling for a few minutes helps keep the dough together when you pat it out.
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   For the filling, melt butter and water and bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
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   Add the extracts and remove from heat.
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   Immediately stir in the flour, stirring/whisking vigorously until smooth and thick.
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    When smooth and thick, add the eggs one at a time, beating on low with a hand mixer after each until smooth.
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    Divide the mixture in half and spread evenly over each strip of pastry on the baking sheet.
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    Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
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    The filling will be puffy and golden, but fall a bit while it cools, especially in the center.
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    Let cool a bit and frost each strip with your favorite butter cream or cream cheese frosting.
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