Almond Puff Pastry

By nurseliz

Christmas delight

Ingredients

• Part 1
• 1/2 c butter
• 1 c flour
• 2 tbsp water
• Part 2
• 1/2 c butter
• 1 c water
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 c flour
• 3 eggs
• Glaze
• 1 1/2 confectionery sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350
Cut 1/2 c butter into 1 c flour and sprinkle with 2 tbsp water. Mix wiwth fork and round into ball. Divide in two parts. On ungreased baking sheet pat each part into strip 12x4; place about 3 inches apart.

In medium sauce pan, heat 1/2 c butter , 1 c water-bring to rolling boil. Remove from heat and quickly stir in flour and almond extract. Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 min until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat; add eggs one at a time until mixture is smooth; divide into halves and spread evenly over strips covering completely.
Bake 45-60 min or until top is crisp and golden. Cool, frost and sprinkle with nuts and cherries