Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 13 cup water plus 1 tbsp, divided
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 2 cups almonds blanched, ground
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cloves
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water

Method

  • OVEN: 350F (180C) Combine oil, 13 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 tablespoon 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 teaspoon 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.