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

Mix above like a pie crust. Divide into 2 parts and roll or pat on 2 cookie sheets 1/4 inch thick. Size should be 6 x 8 inches or so. 1 c. water

Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1 cup flour all at once and stir (like for cream puffs). Then beat in 3 eggs, one at a time. Add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, it may be increased to 1 teaspoon. Spread on pastry. Bake at 400 degrees 15 minutes (without peeking) and then for 40 minutes more.

ICING:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. cream
1/4 tsp. almond extract

Drizzle over tops with cool.