Almond Pastry Fingers Recipe

Name: Almond Pastry Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 2 1/2 cups almonds chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground; 1 x vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 5 cups sugar; 3 cups water

Servings: persons

5 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 1/2 cups almonds chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
1 x vegetable oil for frying
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
5 cups sugar
3 cups water

1
Cut shortening into flour; add salt and water to consistency of soft dough.
2
Roll dough very thin; cut into strips about 4 inches by 3 inches.
3
Place on each strip 1/2 to 1 teaspoon filling.
4
Roll lengthwise to make finger strips.
5
Use fork to seal finger strips.
6
Fry in vegetable oil and drain on absorbent paper.
7
Dip in cool syrup while hot.
8
Do not cover, so they will stay crisp.
9
Thaktila can be frozen uncooked or cooked, as needed.
10
Leftover syrup does not spoil and may be kept in refrigerator in airtight jar.

2310

kcal

Calories

Fat

396

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 2 1/2 cups almonds chopped, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Almond Pastry Fingers falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Pastry Fingers

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