1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 tbsp. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
1 c. flour
3 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
Almond Butter Frosting (below)
Toasted sliced almonds

Combine flour and butter with pastry blender, add 1 tablespoon water and blend to make pastry. Divide into 3 parts; pat each third into 13"x3" strip on ungreased baking sheets. (Use 2 baking sheets, placing 2 strips on 1 sheet with space between strips); set aside.

Combine 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water in saucepan; bring to boiling. Remove from heat; add flour and stir until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixture is smooth. Blend in extract and spread dough over unbaked pastry strips. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until top is golden, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool. (The top will settle and form a custard over pastry.) Spread with Almond Butter Frosting. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool slightly. To Serve: Cut into diagonal strip, serve warm or cold.

ALMOND BUTTER FROSTING: Combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon soft butter, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and 2 to 3 tablespoons half and half until smooth and of spreading consistency.