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AMIGDALOTA: TRADITIONAL SKIATOS ALMOND PASTRIES – SIMPLE, AROMATIC, AND DELICATELY SWEET

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AMIGDALOTA: TRADITIONAL SKIATOS ALMOND PASTRIES – SIMPLE, AROMATIC, AND DELICATELY SWEET

AMIGDALOTA: TRADITIONAL SKIATOS ALMOND PASTRIES – SIMPLE, AROMATIC, AND DELICATELY SWEET

Amigdalota (pronounced with emphasis on “lo”) are classic almond treats from Skiatos Island. Traditionally shaped like pears and dusted generously with powdered sugar, they also come in simple ball forms rolled in fine granulated sugar. These sweets are less sugary than many Greek desserts and are beautifully scented with my favorite ingredient: orange blossom water.

🕒 Prep Time: 20 min + cooling

🍰 Yields: 6-7 pastries

🥄 Ingredients

  • 125 g finely ground almonds (almond flour)
  • 125 g powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp orange blossom water
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 6–7 whole cloves (for decoration)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. ⚙️ Regrind almond flour and powdered sugar together in a coffee grinder (in batches) or food processor to achieve a very fine mix.
  2. 🔥 In a small saucepan, bring 30 ml water (or orange juice) to a boil. Add orange blossom water and stir quickly.
  3. 🍚 Add the almond-sugar mixture and stir rapidly with a fork until crumbly and warmed through (about 2 minutes).
  4. ✋ Transfer the crumbly mixture to a wide bowl and knead by hand until it forms a smooth, cohesive dough ball (around 3 minutes).
  5. ✂️ Divide dough into 6–7 equal portions (~1 generous tablespoon each). Shape each into a ball, then gently form into a pear shape.
  6. ⏳ Let the shaped pastries rest and cool for 15 minutes.
  7. 🍬 Dust generously with powdered sugar and insert a clove at the narrow end as a decorative “stem.”

💡 Tips

  • Use freshly ground almond flour for best texture.
  • Kneading warms the mixture and helps it bind.
  • Orange blossom water adds a delicate floral aroma.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Traditional Greek celebrations
  • Elegant homemade sweets
  • Pairing with coffee or tea

📝 Final Thoughts

These charming amigdalota are delightfully soft, mildly sweet, and wonderfully fragrant. With just three simple ingredients, they bring a touch of Skiatos’ island tradition to your table.