Almond Pastry Puff

Crust - Mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 c margarine, 2 tsp water. Pat into 2 strips 3" wide on a cookie sheet.

Topping - Boil 1 cup water & 1/2 cup butter. Add 1 cup flour & remove immediate from heat. Stir until smooth. Add 3 eggs. Stir until smooth. Add 1/4tsp salt & 1/2tsp almond flavoring. Put onto crust. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.

Frosting - Mix 1 Tbsp butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2tsp almond flavoring & dash of milk until smooth. Spread on top of topping and sprinkle with slivered almonds.