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    Greek - Melomacarona


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    List of Ingredients




    Yield: 40 cookies

    2 cups olive oil
    3/4 cup sugar
    3/4 cup orange juice
    1/4 cup brandy
    7 1/2 cups flour (or slightly more)
    2 tsp baking powder
    1 tsp soda

    2 cups honey
    2 cups sugar
    2 cups water

    Beat together first 4 ingredients. Sift flour, baking powder and
    soda 3 times. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the oil mixture
    and knead gently.

    Pinch off small portions of dough the size of an egg and form into
    little patties. Roll them to make oblong rolls. Place on ungreased
    baking sheet and bake in moderate oven for 30 minutes.

    Boil honey, sugar and water for 5 minutes. Pour syrup over
    melomakarona. Allow to soak for 15 minutes, take them out of the
    syrup and place on large plate. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and
    cinnamon, if desired.


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