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DANISH PUFFBase: 1 c. sifted flour1/2 c. margarine or butter2 Tbsp. waterPreheat oven to 350F. Cut butter into flour with pastry blender or fork. Sprinkle with water and mix with fork. Form into ball, divide in half. Pat dough into 2 long strips, 12" in length. Strips should be placed 3" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Topping: 1/2 c. butter or margarine1 c. water1 tsp. almond flavoring1 c. sifted flour3 eggs (at room temperature)Place butter and water in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add almond flavoring and remove from heat. Stir in flour immediately. When smooth, beat in 1 egg at a time. Mix well. Divide in half and spread evenly over base. Bake 60 minutes -do not overbake or underbake. Do not open oven while baking. When cool top with butter icing flavored with almond flavoring. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.