🛒 Ingredients

👨‍🍳 Preparation

1. 1

   Toast the blanched almonds and chop them into small pieces.

2. 2

   In a large pot, combine water and honey, melting the honey over low heat.

3. 3

   Add the toasted almonds and cinnamon (or nutmeg or ground cloves) to the pot and stir continuously.

4. 4

   Gradually add semolina flour, stirring until the mixture becomes dry and compact. Transfer it to a greased bowl and let it rest overnight.

5. 5

   Sift flour into a mixing bowl, add sugar and lard, and knead until a soft dough forms, adding water as needed. Wrap in plastic and rest for 2 hours.

6. 6

   Form the filling into long cords, 40 cm in length and 1 cm thick.

7. 7

   Roll out the dough into thin strips, place the filling on the edge, and roll to encase the filling, cutting excess dough.

8. 8

   Shape the filled dough into donuts, sealing well.

9. 9

   Use serrated tweezers to pleat the dough decoratively.

10. 10

    Make small incisions with a knife, apply funfetti, and place on a lined baking sheet.

11. 11

    Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes.

12. 12

    Let cool before serving.