Heat oven to 35.
In large mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, egg yolk and almond extract.
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until particles are fine, 2-3 minutes.
Press on bottom of greased 15x1x1-inch jelly-roll pan.
In small bowl, beat egg white and water until frothy; brush on dough.
Sprinkle nuts over top.
Bake for 15 to 2 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
Cool completely. Cut into bars.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen bars.
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