Melomakarona Andonias

Directions

1. 1

   Karen Mintzias 7 c All-purpose unbleached flour Extra flour for kneading 1 1/2 ts Baking soda 1/4 ts Salt 1 3/4 c Mild olive oil 1 1/4 c Sug

2. 2

   zested and juiced 4 ts Freshly ground cinnamon 1 1/2 ts Freshly ground clove 3/4 ts Freshly grated nutmeg

3. 3

   1 lb = about 2 cups) 1 c Sugar 1 1-inch piece of cinnamon 1 Clove 1 Lemon

4. 4

   zested and juiced 1 c Water ----------------------------------TOPPING---------------------------------- 1/2 c Shelled almonds 1 tb Sugar 1 t

5. 5

   This recipe comes from my neighbor, Andonia

6. 6

   I have a distinct memory of her beating the oil and sugar into the flour until it dissolved using her middle finger and forefinger as a beat

7. 7

   Start by making the syrup

8. 8

   Put the honey, sugar, cinnamon, clove, and lemon zest in a saucepan and add the water