Danish Puff Coffee Cake - flour

Method

• Measure first cup of flour into bowl.
• Cut in 1/2 cup butter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water and mix with fork.
• Round into ball and divide in half.
• Pat each piece on large cookie sheet into 2 long 12 x 3-inch strips.
• Strips should be 3-inches apart on ungreased sheet.
• Mix second amount of butter and water.
• Bring to rolling boil.
• Add almond flavoring and remove from heat.
• Stir in flour immediately to keep it from lumping.
• When smooth and thick, add 1 egg at a time, beating until smooth.
• Divide in half and spread 1/2 evenly over each strip of pastry.
• Bake at 350° for 60 minutes until crisp and browned.
• Frost with powdered sugar icing and chopped nuts.