Queen's Biscuits (Biscotti Di Regina)

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups	948ml	-- sifted
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Sugar
1 tablespoon	15ml	Baking powder
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Shortening
2		Eggs - slightly beaten
1/2 cup	118ml	Milk
1/4 lb	113g / 4oz	Sesame seeds

Recipe Instructions

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 375F for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Makes 6 dozen cookies.

Source:
Mario Batali

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