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

FILLING:

1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
3 eggs, room temp.
1 c. water
1 tsp. almond extract
1/8 tsp. salt

Cut butter into flour; sprinkle water over mixture and stir until moistened. Round into ball and divide into 2 equal parts. Pat each 1/2 into 12"x3" strip on ungreased baking sheet 3" apart.

FILLING: In small saucepan combine butter and water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add extract, salt and flour, stirring until smooth and forms a ball. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each. Divide in 1/2 and spread to edge of each strip. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool on wire rack. Sprinkle powdered sugar and slivered almonds on top.