Danish Puff

DANISH PUFF Base: 1 c. sifted flour 1/2 c. margarine or butter 2 Tbsp. water Preheat oven to 350F. Cut butter into flour with pastry blender or fork. Sprinkle with water and mix with fork. Form into ball, divide in half. Pat dough into 2 long strips, 12" in length. Strips should be placed 3" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Topping: 1/2 c. butter or margarine 1 c. water 1 tsp. almond flavoring 1 c. sifted flour 3 eggs (at room temperature) Place butter and water in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add almond flavoring and remove from heat. Stir in flour immediately. When smooth, beat in 1 egg at a time. Mix well. Divide in half and spread evenly over base. Bake 60 minutes -do not overbake or underbake. Do not open oven while baking. When cool top with butter icing flavored with almond flavoring. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.