Queen's Biscuits (Biscotti Di Regina) *

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Title: Queen's Biscuits (Biscotti Di Regina) *
Categories: Ethnic, Bakery, Biscotti
Yield: 72 Servings

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4 c Flour; sifted
1 c Sugar
1 tb Baking powder
1/4 ts Salt
1 c Shortening
2 Eggs; slightly beaten
1/2 c Milk
1/4 lb Sesame seeds

Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets. Sift together in a bowl the flour, sugar,
baking powder and salt. Cut in with pastry blender or two knives until
pieces are size of small peas. Add shortening and stir in eggs and milk.
Make a soft dough. Mix thoroughly together. Break dough into small pieces
and roll each piece between palms of hands to form rolls about 1-1/2-" in
length. Flatten rolls slightly, and roll in sesame seeds. Place on cookie
sheets about 3" apart. Bake at 375~ for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are
lightly browned. Makes 6 dozen cookies.

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