FIRST PART:

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

SECOND PART:

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

Measure first cup flour into a bowl, cut in butter, sprinkle with water and mix with fork. Roll into ball and divide in half. Pat dough with hands into 2 long strips about 8x12 inches, strips should be 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Measure second amount of butter and water and bring to a rolling boil. Add flavoring and remove from heat. Stir in flour immediately to keep it from lumping. When smooth and thick, add 1 egg at a time, beating until smooth. Divide in half and spread half evenly over each piece of pastry. Bake 1 hour until top is crisp and nicely browned, 350 degrees. Frost with confectioners' sugar icing and sprinkle with chopped nuts.