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Sesame Snacks

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This Indian appetizer features Sesame seeds, toasted, All-purpose flour, Salt, Oil. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 90
Calories: 695.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Indian appetizer features Sesame seeds, toasted, All-purpose flour, Salt, Oil. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 5 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 Egg, lightly beaten and
Directions
  1. 1
    Diluted with 1 to 2 Tb milk For brushing the tops "The flavor of sesame comes through very nicely in these crispy crackers.
  2. 2
    Try them wih your favorite chutney or with cream cheese and jam.
  3. 3
    If you are feeling extravagant, spread them with sour cream and caviar.
  4. 4
    ~ F 20 to 25 minutes Preheat the oven to 325~ F.
  5. 5
    In a food mill or blender, grind the sesame seeds until coarsely broken.
  6. 6
    A food processor will not effectively grind this small quantity.
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    If preferred, you can leave the seeds whole.
  8. 8
    In a large bowl or in the food processor, stir together the flour, seeds, and salt.
  9. 9
    Add the oil and blend until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  10. 10
    Blend in enough of the water, a little at a time, to
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    form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball.
  12. 12
    If necessary, add up to 1 additional Tablespoon of water.
  13. 13
    Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for rolling.
  14. 14
    On a floured surface or pastry cloth, roll to 1/16 inch thick.
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    With a sharp knife or cookie cutter, cut in desired shapes approximately 2 inches across.
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    Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet.
  17. 17
    Prick each cracker in 2 or 3 places with the tines of a fork.
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    Brush the tops lightly with the egg mixture.
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    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crackers are light to medium brown.
  20. 20
    Cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 90

Amount Per Serving
Calories 695.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.8g43%
Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Cholesterol 5.9mg2%
Sodium 2444.6mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 95.9g32%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 15.5g31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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