Almond Puff

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup and 6 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons hot milk
• 2 teaspoon of almond extract
• water
• sliced almonds

Preparation
crust: 

• mix together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter like pie crust
• add 2 tablespoons of water
• place on un-greased cookie sheet in 2 12/3 strips

filling:

• boil 1 cup water, 1/2 cup margarine, and 1 teaspoon almond extract
• add 1 cup flour
• stir until it forms a ball
• add the 3 eggs one at a time, stirring until smooth
• spread evenly on the two unbaked crusts

frosting:

• combine hot milk, 6 tablespoons margarine, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract

Baking Directions

• bake at 350 degrees  until golden brown, approximately 60 minutes
• let cool and frost
• top with sliced almonds