Almond Pastry Puffs

By Lorena_321

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 2 cups flour, divided
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1 cup cold butter, divided
• 2 T. plus 1 cup cold water, divided
• 1/4 t. almond extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 T. butter, softened
• 4 t. water
• 1/4 t. almond extract
• 2/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt; cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 2 T. cold water; stir with a fork until blended. Shape dough into a ball; divide in half. Place dough 3" apart on an ungreased baking sheet; pat each into a 12x3" rectangle.
In a large saucepan, bring remaining butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in extract and remaining flour until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
Spread over rectangles. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until topping is lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks.
For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, water and exgtract; beat until smooth. Spread over pastries; sprinkle with almonds.