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Golden pastries glazed with honey and sesame. Lesvos festival food — the kind made in large batches for celebrations.
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ingredients
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🌾 DOUGH
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2.5 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup olive oil
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½ cup orange juice
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2 tbsp ouzo or brandy
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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🍯 SYRUP & COATING
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1 cup honey
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½ cup water
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1 cup sesame seeds, toasted
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1 tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of ground cloves
Lesvos
Honey Sesame Pastries
Golden pastries glazed with honey and sesame.
Golden pastries glazed with honey and sesame. Lesvos festival food — the kind made in large batches for celebrations.
Ingredients
🌾 DOUGH
— 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
— ½ cup olive oil
— ½ cup orange juice
— 2 tbsp ouzo or brandy
— 1 tsp baking powder
— Pinch of salt
🍯 SYRUP & COATING
— 1 cup honey
— ½ cup water
— 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted
— 1 tsp cinnamon
— Pinch of ground cloves
Prep
🔪 PREP FIRST
🌾 DOUGH PREP
— Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
— In a separate bowl whisk together olive oil, orange juice, and ouzo.
— Pour wet into dry and mix until a soft dough forms.
— Do not overwork — mix just until combined.
— Rest 15 minutes covered.
🍯 SESAME PREP
— Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
— Watch carefully — they burn quickly.
— Mix with cinnamon and ground cloves.
🔥 OVEN
— Preheat oven to 350°F.
Method
STEP 1 — SHAPE THE PASTRIES
— Pinch off walnut-sized pieces of dough.
— Roll into ovals or small rounds.
— Place on a lined baking sheet.
STEP 2 — BAKE
— Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
— You're looking for:
— Light golden color
— Firm to the touch
— Dry surface
STEP 3 — MAKE THE SYRUP
— While pastries bake, combine honey and water in a small saucepan.
— Bring to a simmer, stir until combined.
— Keep warm.
STEP 4 — COAT
— While pastries are still warm, dip each one briefly in warm honey syrup.
— Remove with a fork and let excess drip off.
— Immediately roll in sesame mixture.
— Place on a rack to cool.
👉 Work quickly — the honey sets as it cools and the sesame won't stick to cold pastry.
Chef's Note: Dip while warm and roll while sticky. The whole coating process happens in a 10-second window per pastry — have everything within reach.