Pastelitos

Ingredients

• •2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• •1/2 cup vegetable oil
• •1/2 cup water
• •1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
• •1 1/2 cups finely ground walnuts or almonds
• •1/3 cup sugar
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •3/4 cup honey
• •1/4 cup water for syrup
• •1 teaspoon orange blossom water, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the dough by mixing the flour, salt, oil, water, and vinegar into a soft dough; knead briefly until smooth.

2. 2

   Cover and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix the ground nuts with the sugar and cinnamon for the filling.

4. 4

   Roll the dough thinly and cut into small squares or circles.

5. 5

   Place a spoonful of filling on each piece, fold into triangles or half-moons, and seal the edges well.

6. 6

   Arrange on a baking tray and bake at 350°F until lightly golden and crisp, about 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, warm the honey with the water and orange blossom water to make a thin syrup.

8. 8

   Drizzle or briefly soak the baked pastries with the syrup and let them cool before serving.