Almond Puff

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   Chopped nuts Confectioners' Sugar Glaze (below)

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   Heat oven to 350F (180C).

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   Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour.

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   Sprinkle 2 tablespoon water over mixture; mix with fork.

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   Round into ball; divide in half.

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   On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a strip, 12 by 3 inches.

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   Strips should be about 3 inches apart.

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   In medium saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter & 1 cup water to rolling boil.

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   Remove from heat & quickly stir in almond extract & 1 cup flour.

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    Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Beat in eggs, all at one time, until smooth.

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    Divide in half; spread each half evenly over strips, covering completely.

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    Bake about 60 minutes or until topping is crisp & brown.

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    Cool.

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    Frost with Confectioners' Sugar Glaze & sprinkle generously with nuts.

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    10 to 12 servings CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR GLAZE Mix 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoon butter,(softened), 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla & 1 to 2 tablespoon Warm water until smooth.

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