Danish Puff

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• TOPPING:
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 to 2 tablespoons water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, cut butter into the flour until crumbly. Sprinkle with water; toss with a fork until moist enough to shape into a ball. Divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into 1 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets.

In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add extract; beat until smooth. Spread over dough.

Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until puffed and golden brown. Cool on pans for 10 minutes. Combine the sugar, butter, water and vanilla until smooth; spread over warm puffs. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: 16 servings.