Almond Cookies

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's one I've never heard before from reader J. B. Bryant:

The police recently busted a man apparently in his twenties who was
selling a "secret formula." The formula, he claimed, would let you
create a drink from "common ingredients" that would give you eternal
youth. When going through their files the police noted it was the
fifth time he was arrested for committing this same criminal medical
fraud. He had earlier been arrested in 1797, 1842, 1923, and 1959.

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Pastries and sweets that contain no butter or eggs are in high demand
during Lent in Greece, and although there are many versions of these
sweet treats, this no-bake version is one of the easiest and tastiest.

Almond Cookies (Amygdalota)

1 lb (450 g) blanched almonds finely ground in a
food processor (about 2 1/2 cups, 625 ml)
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) water
2 Tbs (30 ml) orange flower water* or rose water* plus
additional
Confectioner's sugar for dusting

* Available in finer supermarkets and Middle Eastern specialty shops

Combine the ground almonds, sugar, water, and orange flower water in a
heavy pot over moderate heat. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon,
until the mixture no longer sticks to the pan, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Let the mixture cool slightly. Moisten your fingers with orange
flower water and shape the almond mixture into any shapes you like -
small pear-shaped pyramids are traditional. Dust with confectioner's
sugar to cover completely. Makes about 4 dozen.
Received on Fri Aug 27 08:39:36 2004