Melomakarona - Greek Christmas Pastries, a traditional holiday recipe on Gourmetpedia

Ingredients

• - 500 ml (2 cups) olive oil
• - 175 g (6 oz.) sugar
• - 185 ml (3/4 cup) orange juice
• - 4 tbsp. brandy or cognac
• - 800 g (1 lb. 12 oz.) sifted flour
• - 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• - 2 tsp. baking powder
• - 1 tsp. baking soda
• - 500 ml (2 cups) honey
• - 400 g (14 oz.) sugar
• - 500 ml (2 cups) water
• - 100 g (3 1/2 oz.) sugar
• - 65 ml (1/4 cup) orange juice
• - 4 tbsp. brandy
• - 250 ml (1 cup) honey
• - 400 g (14 oz.) sifted flour
• - 1 tsp. orange zest
• - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon