CRUST:

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

TOPPING:

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

GLAZE:

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

Combine flour and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle flour mixture with 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 bases. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned.

Combine glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cooled kringler. Makes 20 servings.