Danish Puffs

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sifted flour
2 tablespoons water

Topping
1/2 cup Roberts Butter
1 cup water
1-1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup flour
3 Roberts Eggs

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour until particles are the size of peas; sprinkle with water and stir lightly with a fork. Divide dough into 12 balls. On ungreased baking sheets, press each ball into a circle about 1/4 inch thick. Prepare Topping.

In a saucepan, combine butter and water and bring to a boil. Add almond extract; remove from heat. Immediately add flour and stir until smooth and thick. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Spread mixture evenly over each pastry circle. Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes. Frost with almond-flavored Confectioner's Frosting; sprinkle with chopped almonds or black walnuts, if desired.

Recipe Contributed By: Mrs. William Horbach Templeton, Iowa

Yield: 1 dozen