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Pastry Layer 1 cup flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons water
Cream Puff Layer
Glaze |
Directions: 1) Combine pastry layer ingredients. Blend as for pie crust. Divide dough in half & pat into 2 inch rectangular strips, 3x12 inches - on an ungreased cookie sheet. 2) Bring butter & water to a rolling boil, remove from heat. Add flour beating well until mixture forms a smooth ball. Return to heat for 1 minute. Add eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each egg. Mix in almond extract. Spread evenly over the first layer. 3) Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. 4) Combine glaze ingredients to form glaze. While glaze is still smooth, pour over pastry. 5) Sprinkle with slivered almonds. |