Cut ½ cup of butter into 1 cup of flour. Sprinkle 2 T water over the mix. Mix and form into a ball. Divide it in half. On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a strip about 12x3. Heat ½ cup butter and 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat and quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup of flour. Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Beat in eggs all at once until smooth and glossy. Divide in half and spread each half evenly over strips. Bake at 350 for 60 minutes or until golden brown. Top with powdered sugar glaze and nuts. Powdered sugar glaze is made by putting some powdered sugar in a bowl and adding a little water.