Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large pot, combine honey, sugar, water, vegetable oil, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
2. Reduce heat to low and add flour, one cup at a time, stirring constantly until the mixture forms a dough.
3. Remove from heat and stir in chopped almonds and raisins.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Using your hands, shape the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
8. Transfer the teiglach to a serving platter and drizzle with any remaining honey mixture from the pot.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
350°F
Serving size:
Makes about 24 teiglach
Nutritional information:
Calories: 195
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 65mg
Sugar: 22g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of nuts instead of almonds.
- You can use dried cranberries or chopped dates instead of raisins.
Variations:
- You can add orange zest to the dough for a citrus flavor.
- You can drizzle melted chocolate over the teiglach for a decadent touch.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to stir the honey mixture constantly to prevent burning.
- Use a cookie scoop to shape the dough into uniform balls.
- Store the teiglach in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Storage instructions:
Store the teiglach in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat, place the teiglach in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or until warm.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the teiglach on a platter and drizzle with honey or melted chocolate. Garnish with chopped nuts or dried fruit.
Garnishes:
Chopped nuts, dried fruit, honey, melted chocolate
Pairings:
Serve with hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the teiglach thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.
Food history:
Teiglach is a traditional Jewish dessert made of honey-sweetened dough balls. It is often served during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, cinnamon-spiced
Serving suggestions:
Serve the teiglach as a sweet snack or dessert.
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Region: Israeli