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8 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon water, or as needed 1 cup water1/2 cup butter1 cup all-purpose flour3 eggs1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup confectioners' sugar1 tablespoon heavy cream1 tablespoon butter, softened1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).To make the dough cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour using a knife or pastry blender. Add water as needed and mix until crumbly, leaving pea sized chunks. On a floured surface roll the dough out to 3 or 4 inches in width. Place on a rectangular cookie sheet.In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour; mix until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract. Spread over dough.Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes. The pastry will fall a little as it cools.Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar, cream, 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Spread over pastry as soon as it's removed from the oven.
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