1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. flour
2 tbsp. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
3 eggs
Chopped almonds

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut 1/2 cup cutter into 1 cup flour. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture and mix well. Round into ball; divide in half. On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into strip about 12 x 3 inches. Strips should be about 3 inches apart.

Heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup boiling water to rolling boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat and quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour. Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball; about 1 minute. Remove from heat and beat in eggs (all at once) until smooth and glossy.

Divide in half, spread each half evenly over strips. Bake about 60 minutes or until topping is crisp and brown. Cool. Topping will shrink and fall forming a custard top of puff. Frost with almond flavored frosting. Sprinkle with almonds.