1 c. water
1/2 c. butter
2 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. water
3 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/4 - 1/2 c. sliced almonds

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup flour with a wooden spoon, beating until smooth. Set aside.

In medium size bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup butter. Blend well. Add 2 tablespoons water and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball.

Divide the dough (2) in half and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten into 2 strips, about 3x12 inch and about 1/4 inch thick. Keep the strips about 1 inch apart.

Add 3 eggs to mixture in saucepan (flour and butter mixture) 1 at a time, beating well after each egg with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add almond extract and mix well. Spread over the strips of dough within 1/4 inch of the edges.

Bake 1 hour at 350 (do not open oven) and cool 10 minutes. Then frost with following from above ingredients: 1 c. powdered sugar 1 tbsp. milk 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Top with almonds.