CRUST:

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

Mix as for crust. Roll into two round or oval shapes, 1/8 inch thick and place on large cookie sheet. Chill.

FILLING:

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

Heat butter and water to boiling. Add to flour and mix quickly until leaves side of bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after adding each. Add almond flavoring and spread filling over crusts. Bake at 350 degrees, 45-50 minutes until golden brown.

ICING:

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. pure almond flavoring, hot water to spreading consistency

Beat and drizzle over warm coffee cakes.