PART I:

1 c. flour
1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter
2 tbsp. cold water

PART II:

1/4 lb. butter
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla or 1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
3 eggs

PART I: Measure flour into bowl. Cut in butter (like for pie crust). Sprinkle water over and mix with a fork. (If it doesn't hold together, add a few drops water.) Round into ball. Divide in half and pat into 2 strips 12x3 inch on ungreased cookie sheet, keep about 2-3 inches apart.

PART 2: Put butter into water. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add flavoring. Beat in flour, stirring quickly to avoid lumping. When smooth, add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each. Put half of dough evenly over each strip of pastry.

Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees. (Puff tends to shrink while cooling leaving custardy center.) Frost with confectioners' sugar icing and sprinkle with nuts.