ALMOND PASTRY

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Light, buttery and perfectly flavored with almond...

Provided by Frannie Garcia

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 c water
1/2 c butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 c all-purpose flour
4 whole large eggs
1/2 c butter
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
3 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp milk (or as needed for desired consistancy)

Steps:

1. In heavy medium sauce pan slowly heat water, 1/2 Cup butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until butter is completely melted. Bring to boil and turn off heat.
2. Immediately add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until well mixed.
3. Add 4 whole eggs, one at a time, beating thorougly until completely combined after each egg.
4. Spread onto ungreased cookie sheet (pretty much fills a 15" X 11" cookie sheet).
5. Bake for about 25-30 minutes in preheated 375 F oven. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
6. FROSTING: In medium bowl thoroughly whip 1/2 cup soft butter, powdered sugar, almond and vanilla extracts, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (don't omit salt). Add milk as needed to achieve desired frosting consistency.
7. Frost cooled pastry (using all or only part of frosting as desired for personal taste). Sprinkle sliced almonds over fresh frosting. Cut into twenty pieces ~ ENJOY!

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