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Travados (Honey and Almond Turnovers)

A home-style Travados (Honey and Almond Turnovers) made with Oil, Water, Sugar, Flour, and Ground Blanched Almonds. Serves 35. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 2 1/2 cup
• 2 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• Pinch Syrup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/2 cup
• Oven

Method (preview)

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Press a piece of dough into a 4- inch round and fill with 1 tsp filling.

5. 5

   Fold and seal.

6. 6

   Repeat with remaining 34 dough pieces.

7. 7

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

8. 8

   TO SERVE

9. 9

   Boil travados 3 minutes in syrup in batches. Drain and cool.

10. 10

    Add all syrup ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil.