Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/3  cup           extra-virgin olive oil
     1/4  cup           cream
                        juice and zest of 1 lemon
   1      pinch         cinnamon
     1/4  cup           anise del mono or sambucca
   1      cup           ground almonds
   2      cups          flour
   1      cup           honey
     1/4  cup           dried organic rose petals
   3      cups          virgin olive oil
     1/2  cup           powdered sugar

Preparation:

In a bowl, mix together olive oil, cream, juice and zest of lemon, cinnamon and anise. Add almonds and flour, mix to form a firm dough, and knead 2 to 3 minutes. Wrap in a wet cloth and allow to rest 1 hour. Preheat fryer to 385 degrees. Place honey and rose petals in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside. Form pastry into 1-inch balls and form those into 3 1/2-inch to 4-inch cigars. Fry in 350 degree hot oil in small batches until golden brown, remove with spider, and drain on paper towels. While still warm, dip in honey mixture to coat and place on cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar and allow to dry. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1B07)