BASE:

1 c. Pillsbury's best all purpose or unbleached flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. water

TOPPING:

1 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. Pillsbury's best all purpose or unbleached flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 eggs

GLAZE:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. half and half
1 tbsp. butter
2-3 tsp. almond extract

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon sugar. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in 1/2 cup butter until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle flour mixture with 1 tablespoon water while tossing and mixing lightly with fork. Form dough into ball; divide in half. On ungreased cookie sheet, form dough into 2 (14"x3") rectangles.

In medium saucepan, heat 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter to boiling; remove from heat. Add 1 cup flour; stir until smooth. Beat in 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Spread topping mixture over base. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned.

In small bowl combine glaze ingredients. Drizzle glaze over cooled kringler. 20 servings.