CRUST:

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

PASTRY:

1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
3 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour

FROSTING:

1 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. boiling water
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

CRUST: Mix with fork until well blended. Roll into 2 balls. Pat dough into two long strips approximately 3 x 12 inches on ungreased cookie sheet, 3 inches apart.

PASTRY: In saucepan, mix water and butter. Bring to boil. Add extract. Remove from heat. Stir in flour until thick and smooth. Add eggs and beat with spoon until smooth. Divide this mixture in two and spread over crusts. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes at 350 degrees. While warm, drizzle with frosting. Garnish with nuts, raisins, or cherries.