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

Mix into ball with fork, divide into 2 balls. Pat into 2 strips 12 x 3 inches long and place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

TOP:

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

Mix butter and water in pan. Bring to a boil, remove from heat. Add flavoring, beat in flour. Stir quickly to prevent lumps, when mixture is smooth, add 1 egg at a time beating well after each until smooth and creamy. Divide in half. Spread 1/2 on each piece of pastry. Bake at 350 degrees 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool 10 minutes and frost.

ICING:

On pastry add crushed walnuts.

3 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 to 2 1/2 c. confectioners sugar

Heat milk and butter in pan. Remove from heat. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.