PASTRY:

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

ICING:

1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
Milk
Slivered almonds

TOPPING:

1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1 c. all-purpose flour
3 eggs

PASTRY: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place flour in a bowl, cut in butter, sprinkle with water and mix with a fork. Form into a ball and divide in half. Pat into 2 (12 x 3 inch) strips and place about 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

TOPPING: Mix butter and water in saucepan, bring to boil. Remove from heat, add flavoring. Beat in flour quickly to prevent lumping. When smooth, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Divide in half, spread evenly over pastry strips. Bake for 1 hour. Cool and drizzle with icing.

ICING: Mix powdered sugar, almond flavoring and enough milk to reach spreading consistency. Sprinkle with slivered almonds. Serves 10 to 12.