Melomakarona Andonias

Ingredients

7 c all purpose unbleached flour
1 1/2 ts baking soda
1/4 ts salt
1 3/4 c mild olive oil
2 1/4 c sugar
1/2 c cognac
5 oranges
4 ts cinnamon
2 1/2 clove
3/4 ts nutmeg
1 lb honey
1 cinnamon
1 lemon
1 c water
1/2 c shelled almonds
1 tb sugar
1 ts cinnamon
350 about

Instructions

Pinch off pieces of dough of about 2 tablespons and form into flattened oval or lozenge shapes. Place them on an oiled or non-stick baking sheet. Bake in an oven preheated to 400-425 F for about 20 minutes, until brown. When they are cool enough to handle, dip them in the bowl of syrup for about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a tray to cool. Sprinkle with the chopped almond mixture.