Swedish Pastry

Method5 steps · about 1 hr 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Step 2: Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour with a knife or pastry blender in a bowl until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon butter extract. Add the water (2 tablespoons) a tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until the flour mixture is moistened. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 10x13-inch baking sheet.

   Uses ½ cup butter · 1 cup all-purpose flour · ¼ teaspoon butter flavored extract · 2 tablespoons water

3. 3

   Step 3: Bring 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/4 teaspoon butter extract to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, then beat in 1 cup flour. Beat in eggs (3) one at a time until blended. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract, and pour over crust.

   Uses 1 cup water · ½ cup butter · ¼ teaspoon butter flavored extract · 1 cup all-purpose flour · 3 eggs · 1 teaspoon almond extract · pressed pastry crust

4. 4

   Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 55 minutes.

   Uses assembled two-layer pastry

5. 5

   Step 5: Meanwhile, mix the confectioners' sugar (1 cup), 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1/4 teaspoon butter extract, and 1 tablespoon milk in a bowl until smooth. Spread mixture over the hot pastry.

   Uses 1 cup confectioners' sugar · ½ teaspoon almond extract · ¼ teaspoon butter flavored extract · 1 tablespoon milk · hot baked pastry