German (pommern) Almond Puff

Cut butter into flour. Add water to mixture. Mix and form into a ball. Divide in half. On a ungreased cookie sheet, form dough into two strips about 3 inches by 15 inches long. In a sauce pan heat the butter and water to boiling. Remove from heat and add the flour and almond extract. Over low heat add the eggs and stir until smooth. Spread over the two strips covering completely. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Cool and frost. Frosting 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons soft butter 1 teaspoon almond extract 1-2 tablespoons warm water 1/2 cup sliced almonds Mix frosting ingredients and stir until smooth. Frost each strip and sprinkle with sliced almonds.