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                         Almond Pastry Fingers

Recipe By     : Unknown Cookbook
Serving Size  : 100  Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Cookies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       Dough:
  5 1/2  cups          flour
    1/2  cup           vegetable shortening
  2 1/2  cups          chopped almonds
  1      teaspoon      cinnamon
                       Filling:
    1/4  teaspoon      ground cloves
                       vegetable oil for frying
    1/2  teaspoon      salt
  1      cup           water
                       Syrup:
  5      cups          sugar
  3      cups          water

Cut shortening into flour; add salt and water to consistency of soft dough.
Roll dough very thin; cut into strips about 4 inches by 3 inches.  Place on
each strip 1/2 to 1 teaspoon filling.  Roll lengthwise to make finger strips.
Use fork to seal finger strips.  Fry in vegetable oil and drain on absorbent
paper.  Dip in cool syrup while hot.  Do not cover, so they will stay crisp.

Thaktila can be frozen uncooked or cooked, as needed.  Leftover syrup does
not spoil and may be kept in refrigerator in airtight jar.  Makes 100-120
pieces.

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