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

1. Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup sifted flour. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water and mix with a fork. Round into a ball and divide in half. Pat into 2 strips, 12 x 3 inches, 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet (jelly roll pan).

2. Mix second 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and add almond flavoring.

3. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup flour immediately to prevent lumping. When smooth and thick, add 1 egg at a time, beating until smooth after each.

4. Divide in half and spread over the strips of pastry.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes until crisp and brown. Frost with confectioners' sugar icing flavored with almond extract; sprinkle with slivered almonds and decorate with maraschino cherries. THESE PUFFS FREEZE WELL.