Travados

Dough
makes 53 1/2 oz balls

1 c oil 1 T baking soda
1/4 c sugar 3 c flour
1/2 c white wine 1/4 T cinnamon

Filling

1 lb almonds or walnuts (ground fine)
1/4 c honey
1/4 c water
1 T cinnamon
1/2 T cloves

makes 53 1/2 oz balls

Syrup

1 c sugar 1/2 c sugar
3 t honey 1 c honey
1/2 c water 1/2 c water

Topping

Toasted sesame or ground nuts

First make filling. Mix nuts, honey, water, cinnamon and cloves.

Mix the dough ingredients together to form a soft dough. Make 53
walnut size balls or 1/2 oz balls. Flatten in hand into oblong circle.
fill with 1 T or 1/2 oz of filling, fold over and press edges together.

Place on floured baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Syrup – combine ingredients and bring to about 225 degrees or until it
becomes sticky. Coat travados before serving. Can be done days ahead of time.