Preheat oven to 350°

Prepare pastry layer:

• Place ½ cup softened butter, 1 cup flour, and ½ tsp salt in a medium sized mixing bowl
• Blend with a fork or a pastry blender tool to until it resembles pea sized crumbs
• Sprinkle water over the crumb mixture, one tablespoon at a time, mixing in with hands until the dough comes together into a dough ball
• Press dough into 9x13 pan using the flat of your palm to form a thin, even layer

Prepare custard layer:

• In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water and butter to a boil over medium heat
• Remove pan from heat and stir in almond extract
• Add 1 cup flour, whisking vigorously to avoid lumps
• Stir in eggs one at a time until all are incorporated and custard is smooth
• Spread custard over pastry layer
• Bake 50-60 minutes until kringle is puffed and brown; let cool on a wire rack

Prepare glaze:

• Combine 2 ¼ cups confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon almond extract in a medium sized bowl
• Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time until you have a spreadable, but not runny glaze
• Spread glaze over kringle and decorate with sprinkles
• Let glaze set for about 10 minutes, and then cut into squares to enjoy