Danish Puff

Directions

1. 1
   Cut 2 tbsp.
2. 2
   butter into 1 cup baking mix.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with 2 tbsp.
4. 4
   water over all and mix until pastry cleans sides of bowl.
5. 5
   Divide in half and set aside.
6. 6
   Pat each half into a strip 10 x 3 inches on a ungreased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Keep strips at least four inches apart.
8. 8
   Heat the 3/4 cup water and 1/4 cup butter to a rolling boil in a two quart saucepot.
9. 9
   Add almond extract and the 1 cup baking mix all at once.
10. 10
    Stir vigorously over low heat until a ball forms about 1 1/2 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from heat.
12. 12
    Beat in eggs one at a time.
13. 13
    Beating until smooth.
14. 14
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
15. 15
    Spread half of the dough onto each pastry strip.
16. 16
    Bake until topping is crisp and dark golden.
17. 17
    Should take about 40- 45 minutes.
18. 18
    Cool slightly.
19. 19
    Spread with the glaze and sprinkle with almonds.
20. 20
    To prepare glaze: Mix all the glaze ingredients together until smooth.