Finikia

Φοινίκια

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FROM THE KITCHEN OF
Froso Antonio
⚠ PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION One ingredient in this recipe could not be clearly read from the original handwriting — the AI’s best guess is noted with a flag. The ingredients, mixing method, and dough work are from Froso’s original handwriting. The shaping, baking, and syrup steps are AI reconstructions. Please verify before cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons shortening (likely Crisco) {AI GUESS}
  • 2 glasses oil
  • 1 glass orange juice
  • 3 eggs
  • 1½ glasses sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon and cloves
  • Flour, as needed (approximately 4–5 cups)

For the syrup (AI reconstruction):

  • 2 cups honey
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • A strip of orange peel

Method

Work the shortening with the oil. After 5 minutes, add the sugar and continue working for another 15 minutes. Add the eggs and work everything together for half an hour in total.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 to 3 cups of flour with the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Pour the oil mixture into the flour and work them together, adding more flour as needed until the dough comes together.

Reconstructed from here: Shape the dough into small oval patties. Place on a lined baking tray.

Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until golden and firm.

For the syrup, combine the honey, sugar, water, and orange peel in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the peel.

While the cookies are still warm, dip each one into the hot syrup for a few seconds on each side. Place on a rack and let the syrup soak in.

The original recipe lists the first ingredient in handwriting that reads approximately as “ηρίσιμο” — not a standard Greek word. Based on context (worked with the oil first for 5 minutes, a small 2-tablespoon quantity), the most likely interpretation is a solid shortening like Crisco, which appears phonetically elsewhere in this recipe collection. Family input welcome.

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