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                  Travados (Honey and Almond Turnovers)

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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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


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