Scandinavian Coffee Cake

The scandinavians love the taste of almond. this easy coffee cake incorporates it and is a nice, easy pastry to enjoy with that first cup of coffee (or the one afterwards ;-) ).

Steps

Heat oven to 350 degrees f.

Place 1 1 / 2 cups flour in large bowl.

Cut in 3 / 4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in 3 tablespoons water with fork until flour mixture is just moistened.

Press dough into a ball.

Pat dough into 10-inch circle onto ungreased baking sheet.

Spread preserves to within 1 / 2 inch of edge.

Set aside.

Combine 1 1 / 4 cups water and 1 / 2 cup butter in 2-quart saucepan.

Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and butter is melted.

Remove from heat.

Stir in 1 cup flour , almond meal , sugar and 1 teaspoon almond extract.

Reduce heat to low.

Cook , stirring constantly , until mixture forms a ball.

Remove from heat.

Add eggs , one at a time , beating with wire whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and glossy.

Spread egg mixture over pastry and preserves.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until surface is crisp and golden.

Cool completely.

Stir powdered sugar , 2 tablespoons butter and 1 / 2 teaspoon almond extract in s.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, butter, water, lingonberry preserves, almond meal, sugar, almond extract, salt, eggs, powdered sugar, milk, sliced almonds