Biscotti di Regina(Queen's Biscuits)

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Biscotti di Regina (Queen's Biscuits)

Recipe By : ak399@cleveland.freenet.edu (Carole A. Resnick)
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Biscotti

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups flour -- sifted
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 eggs -- slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/4 pound sesame seeds -- about 2/3 to 3/4 cup

Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets. Heat the oven to 375F.
Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Cut
in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives, until the pieces
are the size of small peas. Stir in the eggs and the milk (1 tablespoon
at a time) to make a soft dough. Mix together thoroughly. Break the dough
into small pieces and roll each between the palms of your hands to form
rolls about 1 1/2 inches in length. Flatten the rolls slightly and roll
them in the sesame seeds. Place about 3/4 inch apart on the prepared
cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until thee cookies are lightly browned.
Makes about 6 dozen cookies.




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