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Swedish Pastry Coffee Cake

Submitted by: James R. Oliver of Somerset, PA | Date Added: 13 Jan 2010
Listed in: Desserts

1 cup flour

1/2 cup butter or margarine

2 tbsp water

1 cup water

1/2 cup butter

1 cup flour

3 eggs

1/2 tsp almond extract

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tbsp butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

Filling:

Cup water

1/2 cup butter

Cup flour

3 eggs

1/2 tsp almond extract

Cup powdered sugar

Tbsp butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

Mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter and 2 tbsp water like pie crust.

Divide dough in half.

Flatten on ungreased cookie sheet in 2 strips, 3 inches by 12 inches.

Add 1/2 cup butter to remaining water.

Bring just to a boil.

Do not boil.

Add flour all at once, stirring until smooth.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add almond extract.

Spread on crust strips.

Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or at 425 degrees for 15 minutes and 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

Mix powdered sugar, butter and vanilla.

Drizzle over strips.