Swedish Pastry

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with cookie spray or line with silicone baking sheet (Silpat).
2. 2Step 2: In a medium bowl, using a fork or pastry cutter, combine butter, flour, and baking powder. Stir in cold water. Form into two balls and shape into two long and thin rectangles (about 4" x 9") on greased or Silpat lined cookie sheet. See notes below if you are making an oval Danish Kringle.
3. 3Step 3: In a medium saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Add almond or vanilla extract. Stir in eggs and mix until smooth.
4. 4Step 4: Spread filling over each rectangle, all the way to the edges.
5. 5Step 5: Bake at 350 degrees for 35-42 minutes or until light golden brown.
6. 6Step 6: Cream butter, powdered sugar, milk, and almond or vanilla extract. Once pastry has cooled, spread over each rectangle.
7. 7Step 7: Top with sliced almonds or fresh raspberries (optional) and cut into rectangles or wedges.