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

Cut butter into flour. Sprinkle with water and mix with a fork. Divide in half and pat into 2 (3x12 inch) strips on an ungreased baking sheet.

PUFF PASTRY:

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

Mix second 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water in saucepan. Bring to a boil and add almond flavoring. Remove from heat. Stir in flour immediately to prevent lumping.

When smooth and thick, add one egg at a time, beating until smooth after each. Spread half of this mixture on each pastry. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes or until crisp and brown. Frost with powdered sugar icing flavored with almond extract. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.