10 July, 2015
Biscotti semi di sesamo
Sesame Cookies: This is a traditional Sicilian cookie. Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3000 years ago. Sesame has many species, most are wild and are native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- 1/2 cup Lard
- 2 tbsp Orange juice
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup Sesame seeds
- 3 eggs
Servings: People
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix flour baking powder and sugar.
- Melt shortening (lard).
- Add melted shortening (lard).
- Add eggs (one at a time). Add juice and vanilla.
- Mix well, turn out onto board and knead.
- Roll dough between palms to form a rope, Cut into 2 inch stripes. Role in sesame seeds and place on un-greased cookie sheet.
- Bake15 - 20 minutes in a preheat 375 degree oven until golden. Do not overcook.
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