FIRST STEP:

1 c. flour
1 stick butter (soft
2 tbsp. water

Mix flour and butter to a fine meal, then add water. Mix with fork. Divide dough in 1/2; roll between hands in a long roll (12 inches). Place on greased cookie sheet. Pat out to 3-inches wide. Put next roll 3-inches away from other and do the same thing.

SECOND STEP:

1 c. water
1 stick butter

Bring to a rolling boil; add 1 teaspoon almond extract. Take from stove; add 1 cup flour and mix well. Add 3 eggs, one at a time; mix well after each egg. Divide in half and spread over each strip on pan. Bring out over edge. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool and ice.

ICING:

2 c. 10X sugar (confectioners)
1 tsp. almond extract
Milk

Mix until smooth.