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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 14 Minutes |
Ready In: 34 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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A classmate made these once and I loved them so that I asked for the recipe. So different and so tasty! Ingredients:
1 cup sesame seeds (5 ounces) |
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup chilled vegetable shortening |
2/3 cup cold milk |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Toast sesame seeds in a pie pan for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
3. Transfer toasted seeds to plate to cool.
4. In a lg bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
5. Cut in shortening til mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. Stir in sesame seeds; add milk and mix til blended.
7. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead briefly.
8. Divide dough in half; roll out as thinly as possible (at most 1/4 thick).
9. Cut out using 2 cookie or biscuit cutter.
10. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt.
11. Bake for 14 minutes, or til deep golden brown.
12. Let cool slightly; transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.
13. Wafers can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
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