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

Mix as a pie crust and put on an ungreased cookie sheet in 2 strips about 3 inches wide. Set aside.

Mix and heat to boiling: 1 c. water

Remove from fire and add 1 cup flour. Stir until smooth. Cool. When cool, add 3 eggs, added in 3 different additions, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread this over first mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tbsp. butter

Coffee cream (or milk) to spread to a thin consistency. Spread over the top and put almonds on top, if desired.