Danish Puff

Submitted by: Penny Price

Bottom Pastry:

1 c. flour

2 Tbsp. water

1/2 c. butter

Place flour in a bowl, cut in butter. Sprinkle with water; mix with fork. Round into ball; divide in half. Pat into 2 strips, 12 x 3". Place 3" apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Custard Top:

1 c. water

1/2 c. butter

1 c. flour

3 eggs

1 tsp. almond flavoring

In pan heat water and butter. Bring to rolling boil. Lower heat, add flavoring. Beat in flour, stirring quickly to prevent lumping. When smooth take off heat, add one egg at a time, beating well after each additional until smooth. Divide in half and spread one half evenly over each piece of pastry. 8-12 servings.

Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Frost with a thin powder sugar icing and sprinkle with chopped nuts (optional).