Almond Pastry Fingers   

Ingredients :
DOUGH
5 1/2	cup	Flour
1/2	cup	Vegetable shortening
2 1/2	cup	Chopped almonds
1	tsp	Cinnamon
FILLING
1/4	tsp	Ground cloves
		Vegetable oil for frying
1/2	tsp	Salt
1	cup	Water
SYRUP
5	cup	Sugar
3	cup	Water

How to cook :

Cut shortening into flour; add salt and water to consistency of soft dough.
Roll dough very thin; cut into strips about 4 inches by 3 inches.
Place on each strip 1/2 to 1 teaspoon filling.
Roll lengthwise to make finger strips.
Use fork to seal finger strips.
Fry in vegetable oil and drain on absorbent paper.
Dip in cool syrup while hot.
Do not cover, so they will stay crisp.
Thaktila can be frozen uncooked or cooked, as needed.
Leftover syrup does not spoil and may be kept in refrigerator in airtight jar.
Makes 100-120pieces.
Tags : All Cookies Nuts

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