Recipe By : Juan Garcia, Dallas Morning News, Sep 5, 1996
Serving Size : 35 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Danish And Pastries
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c Oil
1/3 c Water -- 1 tb, divided
1/3 c Sugar
2 1/2 c Flour -- up to 3 c
2 c Blanched almonds -- ground
3 tb Honey -- up to 4 tb
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 pn Cloves
Syrup:
1/2 c Sugar
1 c Honey
1/2 c Water
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Combine oil, 1/3 cup water, and sugar; add enough flour to make a
soft dough. Knead until smooth. Divide dough into 35 pieces. Set
aside.
Filling:
Mix together almonds, 1 tb water, and enough honey to make a stiff
paste. Add cinnamon and cloves.
Press a piece of dough into a 4" round and fill with 1 ts filling.
Fold and seal. Repeat with remaining 34 dough pieces.
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until light brown.
To Serve:
Boil travados 3 minutes in syrup in batches. Drain and cool.
Syrup:
Add all syrup ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Recipe by Kyra Effren, The Naples Daily News, Sep 5, 1996
