PART I:

1 stick butter
1 c. flour
3 tbsp. water

Cut butter and flour together. Add water; mix well. Split dough into two parts. Make two strips about 1 foot log, 2 inches wide, flattened onto ungreased cookie sheet.

PART II:

1 c. water
1 c. flour
1 tsp. almond extract
1 stick butter
3 eggs

Bring water and extract to a boil. Add butter. When melted, remove from stove. Add flour all at once, mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each. Place by spoonfuls on top of strips.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 tsp. butter
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 capful almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
Milk as needed