Preparation

• Step 1

  Make the dough: Mix the oil, sugar and water in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add 7 cups of flour and the baking soda and mix until a soft dough, the consistency of pie dough, is formed. If needed add 1 more tablespoon of flour at a time until the consistency is right. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

• Step 2

  Make the filling: Place the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and eggs (without the reserved tablespoon) into a bowl. Mix well until combined and set aside. 

• Step 3

  Whisk the remaining tablespoon of egg with a tablespoonful of water in a small bowl and set aside.

• Step 4

  Preheat the oven to 350 ̊.

• Step 5

  Shape and stuff the travados: On a lightly floured surface, using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten a tablespoon of dough into an ⅛ inch circle with 2” diameter. Brush the edges with a bit of the egg mixture, add a scant teaspoon of walnut filling onto the center of the dough and fold over, pinching edges to seal. Place the travado onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat shaping and filling the remaining travados and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Transfer the travados into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool the travados completely.

• Step 6

  Make the syrup and soak the travados: Heat the sugar, honey and water in a pot over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, continue simmering the syrup for 2-3 minutes. Turn down the heat to medium low, a slow simmer, and with a slotted spoon, drop  3-4 of the travados at a time into the syrup, turning them to coat all sides. After another 2-3 minutes, remove them and place on a lined baking tray; continue this way until all of the travados are soaked. 

• Step 7

  Serve the travados at room temperature. Place each one in a mini paper cupcake liner and serve.