Içli

Posted on Dec 29, 2010 in Desserts | 7 comments

INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 cup olive oil

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING

• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon (powder)
• 1/2 tablespoon cloves (powder)
• 2 tablespoons sugar

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SYRUP

• 2 cups sugar
• 2.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

METHOD

1. In a bowl mix all the ingredients of the filling.
2. In a large bowl, sift the flour.
3. Add the salt and the baking powder and make a hole in the middle.
4. Add there the rest of the dough ingredients and mix gently until the materials homogenized and make a soft dough.
5. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and then each piece into 8 balls.
6. Roll one of the little balls and add in the middle 1 teaspoon of filling and fold to form a triangle.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 180oC for 35′-45′ until golden brown.
8. Leave them to cool and make some holes in the surface with a thick needle.
9. In a saucepan add the ingredients for the syrup and boil them for 6′.
10. Reduce heat and add in 3-4 içli and boil them for 3 minutes.
11. Place them on a platter and cover with plastic wrap so they do not dry out.