2 sticks butter
2 c. sifted flour, divided
2 tbsp. cold water
1 c. water
1 tsp. almond extract
3 eggs

Cut 1 stick butter into 1 cup flour to a coarse meal. Stir in 2 tablespoons cold water and blend into a dough. Shape into a ball and divide in half. Shape and pat each half into a 3x12 inch strip on a baking sheet.

Measure 1 cup water and 1 cube butter into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Take from heat and add extract. Quickly stir in remaining 1 cup flour and stir to clear the pan. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg. Spread this over the 2 oblongs. Bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes until puffed and golden.

Remove from oven and frost with Sugar Glaze. Blend: 1/2 tsp. vanilla Dash of salt 1-2 tbsp. milk