1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
2 tbsp. cold water

Combine butter and flour. Then add water and stir well. Speed on ungreased jelly roll pan to thinly cover.

1/2 c. butter
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1 c. flour
3 eggs

Combine butter and water in pan and bring to a boil. Add almond flavoring. Remove from heat. Stir in flour. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Spread over bottom layer. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. Frost while hot with frosting made of following:

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. milk (or more to make thin frosting)
1 tsp. almond flavoring