Honey Fillobits

Made with cinnamon, walnuts, and honey, these diamond-shaped delectibles are a must have at festivals to Eostre. Crafted by the entire pan, fillobits require sheets of puff pastry and a lot of patience. It is essential to get the walnuts to the right consistency, and the ratios of ingredients are absolutely vital when making them.

It has been said, since time out of mind, that these flavorful treats can bring good luck and a bountiful family. They are consumed in great quantity during the spring, and are (according to legend) the perfect aphrodisiac.

Summary

Fillobits (traditionally called tödvolgen), a pastry common at music festivals and other rites dedicated to Eostre, can bring one good luck and a bountiful life of contented bliss.

Historical Basis

The followers and worshippers of Eostre are not a glum lot! They dance, and sing, and party their festivals away all night long. They are passionate, and sensuous, and love one another with religious ferver. So it is no surprise that this tasty snack has a reputation for causing such sentiments in those who partake in it.

Spread

This idea has spread throughout Pax and Taisha, as most people truly want to believe it. The fact that it is honey based means quite a bit to a subset of people, who believe honey to be a literal gift from the divines.

Variations & Mutation

There are many variations on the recipe; for instance, in Taisha folks are used to seeing it with a paste made from dates as well as honey and walnuts. In Greynor, a place well known for its street food and culinary variety, they tend to use pignola nuts, instead of walnuts. And in Cotnor the simple syrup at the end, which sizzles as it is poured over the baked pastry (keeping it crispy), is replaced with pure maple syrup.

There is some variation in the core mythos surrounding fillobits, in that some places believe eating it will bless one with male children, or gift one with female children. Everyone, however, believes it to be an aphrodisiac to this very day.

Cultural Reception

Showing up to a party or event with a tray of fillobits is sure to make one quite a few friends. It matters not whether the party is a high-class, royal soirée, or a backyard pig roast, fillobits are always welcome. The pistachio fillobits from Greynor have become known as Princess Jessie's "favoritest!"

In Literature

According to Lord Grey's Guide to Finest Dining, published in 5386NG, the finest honey fillobits comes (of course) from Greynor. His recipe follows:

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Honey Fillobits

One must needs procure:

• 1¼ cups of melted butter
• 1 pound of walnuts
• A hearty spoonful of cinnamon
• Juice from half a lemon
• 1 cup of water
• 1½ cup of honey
• 46 sheets of puff pastry

Make puff pastry and store under a damp towel while working with the rest of the ingredients.

In a sauce pan, boil the honey, lemon juice and water. Reduce the heat, and boil for five more minutes. Set aside to cool.

Finely chop walnuts and stir together with cinnamon

Melt butter, and lightly brush puff pastry sheets as they are put into the pan. Start with eight sheets. Sprinkle some of the walnuts, add another five sheets of buttered puff pastry. Repeat six times, ending with another eight sheet layer.

Brush the very top with butter, and sprinkle with walnuts

Cut the sheet of pastry into diamonds by scorring them first lengthwise, and then on a forty-five degree angle.

Bake in a moderately heated oven for one and one-quarter hours.

Remove from the oven and quickly spoon the syrup over the still hot pastry. It will sizzle audibly; this ensures the fillobits stay crispy, rather than getting soggy and messy.

Let sit over night, and store covered at room temperature for up to two weeks.

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