Title: Biscotti Di Regina (Queen's Biscuits)
Categories: Dessert Cookie Italian
Yield: 4 Servings

4	c	Sifted flour
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 (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.

[ Shoprite Super Markets Italian Cookbook ]

Posted by Fred Peters. From: Robert Miles Date: 10-19-97 (21:49) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking

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