Swedish Kringles

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

To make the dough cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour using a knife or pastry blender. Add water as needed and mix until crumbly leaving pea-sized chunks. On a floured surface roll the dough out to 3 or 4 inches in width. Place on a rectangular cookie sheet.

In a small saucepan over high heat bring 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour; mix until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time mixing well after each. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract. Spread filling over dough.

Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes. The pastry will fall a little as it cools.

Meanwhile combine confectioners' sugar cream 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Spread icing over pastry as soon as it's removed from the oven.