Travados(Honey and Almond Turnovers)

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Travados (Honey and Almond Turnovers)

Recipe By : Juan Garcia Dallas Morning News 9-5-96
Serving Size : 35 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Danish And Pastries

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup water + 1 tbsp -- divided
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups flour -- (up to 3 cups)
2 cups ground blanched almonds
3 tablespoons honey -- (up to 4 tbsp)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch cloves

SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup honey
1/2 cup water

OVEN: 350

Combine oil, 1/3 cup water and sugar; add enough flour to make
a soft dough. Knead til smooth. Divide dough into 35 pieces.
Set aside.

FILLING:
Mix together almonds, 1 tbsp water and enough honey to make
a stiff paste. Add cinnamon and cloves.

Press a piece of dough into a 4- inch round and fill with 1 tsp
filling. Fold and seal. Repeat with remaining 34 dough pieces.

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or til 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.

Source: Kyra Effren/ Universal Press Syndicate
via The Naples Daily News 9-5-96



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