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

Cut butter into flour like for pie crust. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture; mix. Form into round ball; divide in half. On greased baking sheet pat each half into a 12x3 strip - should be 3 inches apart. 1 c. water 1 c. flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Heat butter and water to rolling boil. Remove from heat; quickly stir in almond extract and flour. Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minutes.

Beat in eggs all at once until smooth and glossy. Divide in half and spread evenly over strips. Bake at 350 degrees until top is crisp and brown (60 minutes). Cool and glaze.

GLAZE:

1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. warm water

Mix all ingredients together. Glaze and top with chopped nuts.