Title: Biscotti Di Regina (Queen's Biscuits)
Categories: Ethnic, Bakery, Biscotti
Yield: 72 Cookies
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; ( 2/3 to 3 C)
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 the cookies are lightly browned.
