Crunchy delicious diples (Xmas pastries)
3 eggs
Zest and juice of 1 orange
½ cup mastic liqueur
1 teaspoon baking powder
600gr. flour for all purposes
Corn flour to assist the rolling of dough
Grated walnuts or almonds to sprinkle on top
Cinnamon
Crunchy delicious diples (Xmas pastries)
In a large bowl mix the eggs, liqueur, orange zest, orange juice and baking powder. Stir and gradually add the flour to make a firm dough (not too soft). Cover the mixture and let sit for half an hour. Roll out the dough and cut in long strips. Cut out different shapes or with a fork fold the dough right before frying.
For the syrup, stir all ingredients in a separate pan to reach a boil on high heat. As the mixture heats, remove foam with spoon. Once boiled, cook for about ten minutes on low heat or until it becomes thick.
Crunchy delicious diples (Xmas pastries)
Warm olive oil on high heat until it simmers. Place two strips of dough, the diples, in the hot oil and fry on both sides until they turn golden brown. Repeat with each dipla and place onto a plate lined with kitchen towel. Put the cooled diples on a large plate in rows, or one on top of the other and drizzle with the warm syrup. Sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts.
