Almond Puff Pastry

Ingredients

Instructions

Dough

  • 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • 1 c. flour
  • 2 tbls. water

Filling

  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 eggs

Frosting

  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 tbls. milk
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • toasted sliviered almonds
In a small bowl, cut 1/2 c. butter into 1 c. flour. Sprinkle with 2 tbls. water and mix with a fork until well blended. Round into a ball. Divide in half. Pat each half into 12 x 3 inch strips 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

In a medium size saucepan, heat 1/2 c. butter and 1 c. water to a boil. Remove from heat and vigorously stir in almond extract and flour. Return to low heat and vigorously stir until mixture forms a ball (about one minute). Remove from heat and beat in eggs all at one time. Divide mixture in half and spread on each half evenly. Bake at 350 for 60 minutes until golden brown. Let partially cool.

Beat powdered sugar, milk and almond extract together until smooth. Drizzle over pastry while still warm. Sprinkle with almonds.