PART 1:

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

PART 2:

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

PART 3:

1 c. confectioners' sugar
4 tbsp. hot water
Chopped nuts or cherries if desired

PART 1 - Mix ingredients well (use food processor). Form into a ball. Divide in half. Pat into two 12 x 3 inch strips and place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

PART 2 - Mix butter and water - bring to rapid boil. Remove from heat, add flavoring and quickly beat in flour. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat after each addition. Spread evenly over pastry strips. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes.

PART 3 - Make a glaze of sugar and water. Drizzle over pastry - sprinkle with chopped nuts or cherries if desired.