This International dessert features All-purpose flour 2 lg Eggs, Baking powder 2 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract, Salt 1/4 teaspoon Grated lemon zest, Unsalted butter, c Sesame seeds. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Sesame Seed Biscotti – House Beautiful
Description
This International dessert features All-purpose flour 2 lg Eggs, Baking powder 2 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract, Salt 1/4 teaspoon Grated lemon zest, Unsalted butter, c Sesame seeds. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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slightly softened 3 tb Milk 3/4 c Sugar In a medium mixing bowl
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sift together flour, baking powder and salt;
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set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Add eggs, vanilla and lemon zest and beat until smooth.
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Gradually stir in dry ingredients.
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Divide dough in halF Place the halves on a sheet of waxed paper and shape into 12-inch-long logs.
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Roll logs back and forth in the waxed paper to smooth, and slide them onto a baking sheet.
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Press down on logs to flatten to about 2 1/2 inches across.
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Chill 40 minutes, or until firm enough to slice.
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In a large skillet over medium
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heat ,
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spread out sesame seeds and toast 5 to 7 minutes, or until pale brown.
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Remove from heat and stir or shake for 30 seconds.
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Pour into a shallow bowl and let cool slightly.
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Stir in milk and let stand, stirring occasionally.
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Using a sharp knife, trim off and discard uneven ends of logs.
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Mark each log, crosswise, into about 22 even fingers.
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Cut along all markings, and roll each finger in moist sesame seeds to coat evenly.
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Stand fingers upright on greased baking sheers, spacing about 1 1/4 inches apart.
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Carefully press down and flatten fingers slightly to prevent them from failing down on their sides during baking.
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Bake in the center of a preheated 350'F oven 17 to 18 minutes, or until golden on top and brown at the edges.
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Remove from oven and transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
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Store in airtight container up to 1 week or freeze 1 month.
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House Beautiful Holidays 1993 Scanned & fixed by Di and Gary
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 980.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32.3g50%
- Saturated Fat 19.5g98%
- Cholesterol 80.6mg27%
- Sodium 1748.4mg73%
- Total Carbohydrate 149.2g50%
- Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
- Sugars 0.6g
- Protein 19.8g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.