PASTRY:

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

Cut the 1/2 cup butter into the 1 cup flour. Add 2 tablespoons water to make a ball. Divide in half. Place on ungreased jelly roll pan three inches apart on pan.

FILLING:

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

Bring the other 1/2 cup butter and the 1/2 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add one teaspoon flavoring. Beat in 1 cup flour (swiftly) to prevent lumping. When smooth add the 3 eggs one at a time until smooth. Divide in half and spread over pastry evenly. Bake 60 minutes at 350 degrees.

TOPPING:

Powdered sugar icing
Chopped nuts

Frost with icing and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Be sure to cut diagonally when serving.