Danish Puff

Note that the recipe makes 2 of these, 8 servings each. The picture shows only one.

Hubby's mom made something similar to this when we visited them one Christmas when they lived in Oregon.

I made this for breakfast to celebrate E's 9th birthday.

1/2 c butter (no substitutes)
1 c flour
1-2 Tbsp cold water

Filling:
1 c water
1/2 c butter (no substitutes)
1 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs
1/2 tsp almond extract

Topping:
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1-2 Tbsp water
3/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 c sliced almonds or almond slivers

In a bowl, cut butter into flour til crumbly. Sprinkle with water; toss with a fork til moist enough to shape into a ball. Divide in half. On 2 greased baking sheets, roll or shape each ball into a 12x3" rectangle. Add a little flour if needed to assist in rolling.

In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once, stir til a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand 5 min. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extract; beat til smooth. Spread over dough on baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr or till puffed and golden brown. Cool on pans for 10 min.

Combine sugar, butter, water, and almond extract til smooth; spread over warm puffs. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 16 servings.