Teiglach Recipe For A Jewish Dessert

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and offers a different flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to 3 lightly beaten eggs and whisk together.

Mix in flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder until a soft dough forms.

Roll the dough out to a quarter of an inch thick.

Cut the dough into one-inch squares.

Roll each square into little dough balls by folding corners together and pinching.

Fry the dough balls in oil until golden-brown, about 3 minutes, and drain on paper towels.

In a 4-quart pot, bring honey, sugar, ginger, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add the fried dough balls to the pot and cook for 6 minutes more.

Optionally mix in walnuts, hazelnuts, maraschino cherries, or dried fruit.

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