LEMON PASTRY COFFEE CAKE 
1 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and add all at once:

Beat with wooden spoon over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat and continue beating about 2 minutes to cool slightly. 2 tbsp. grated lemon peel

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (use mixer) until dough is shiny. Beat in lemon peel. Spoon onto greased 10x15x1 inch baking jelly roll pan in two 15x2 inch strips, 4 inches apart. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until puffed and golden. Cool on or off sheet; pastry will settle.

Drizzle with chocolate or white icing and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

 

Recipe Index