Almond Pastry - margarine

Method

• Heat oven to 350°.
• Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour. Sprinkle water into mixture and mix with fork.
• Round into a ball and divide in half.
• On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a 12 x 3-inch strip.
• Strips should be 3-inches apart.
• In medium saucepan, heat margarine and water to rolling boil.
• Remove from heat and quickly stir in extract and flour.
• Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball (about 1 minute).
• Remove from heat.
• Beat eggs and add to mixture until smooth.
• Spread mixture evenly over strips, covering completely.