Easy Almond Danish Puff

Base: 1 c flour

1/2 c butter

2 tbsp water

Cut butter and flour together until pea-size pieces form. Add water and stir until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into 2 parts. On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, press each dough half into a 3" x 12" rectangle.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Puff: 1 c water

1/2 c butter

1 tsp almond extract

1 c flour

3 eggs

Heat water and butter in a medium saucepan until boiling. Stir in almond extract and flour. Reduce heat to low and stir constantly until dough forms a ball. Remove from heat and add eggs, beating until fully incorporated. Divide mixture in half and spread over base, covering base completely. Bake for 1 hour. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Glaze: 2 tbsp butter, softened

1 1/2 c powdered sugar

1 tsp almond extract

2 tbsp water

slivered almonds

Beat all ingredients together in a small bowl. Spread evenly over puffs. Sprinkle with slivered almonds. When glaze is dry, slice into 1" strips (for finger food) or 2" strips (for plated serving) with a serrated knife.

Makes 12-24 pieces.