Danish Puff - butter

Method

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture.
• Round into ball, divide in half.
• On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into strips (12 x 13-inches).
• Strips should be about 3-inches apart. Heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil in medium saucepan.
• Remove from heat and quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour.
• Stir vigorously over low heat until the mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Beat in eggs, all at once, until smooth and glossy.
• Divide in half, spread each half evenly over strips.
• Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until topping is crisp and brown.
• Topping will shrink and fall forming the custardy top of the puff.
• Frost with Confectioners Sugar Glaze and sprinkle with nuts.