Indulge in the delightful flavors of Paximathakia Portokaliou, the traditional Greek orange sesame cookies that offer a delightful combination of sweet, citrusy, and nutty notes. These crispy twice-baked cookies, also known as Orange Sesame Biscotti, are a beloved treat in Greece and beyond. They are often served with a cup of coffee or tea as an afternoon snack or as a dessert at the end of a meal. With variations including chocolate and lemon flavors, these cookies are a delightful treat for those who enjoy a satisfying crunch and a burst of Mediterranean flavors.
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PAXIMATHAKIA PORTOKALIOU - GREEK - ORANGE SESAME BISCOTTI
This recipe has been posted for play in ZWT9 - Greece. This recipe is from website: greekfood.about.com Greece is known for its olive oil and for fabulous sweets and the tradition of sweets made with olive oil is centuries old. These fabulous twice-baked cookies do not need to be dunked in coffee, tea, or milk but they are perfect for it.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Tips:. You do not have to use the most expensive olive oil, just use a good one.
- To toast sesame seeds, place in a single layer on a non-stick cookie sheet or baking pan and roast for about 10 minutes at 400°F To grind the toasted sesame seeds, use a small mixer/chopper, a coffee bean grinder, or a mortar and pestle.
- Make sure to cool the biscotti completely before storing. The biscotti may be stored in airtight plastic containers (not refrigerated) for several months or frozen for longer because they contain no butter or eggs.
- Biscotti Dough:.
- Dissolve the baking soda in the orange juice.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, cinnamon, orange and lemon juice with baking soda, grated peel, water, and sesame seeds. Beat at medium high for 5 minutes until thoroughly combined and the oil and juices are not separating. (If mixing by hand, use a whisk and beat until thoroughly blended.).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the flour with the sugar and baking powder.
- Add the dry mixture to the liquid slowly, using dough hooks or a wooden spoon.
- Knead with hands in the bowl until the dough holds together then turn out on a floured surface. Knead well for 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and soft. (The dough will be softer and oilier than other cookie doughs.).
- Divide the dough into 2 or 3 parts to make 2 or 3 small loaves. .
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C).
- For each loaf:.
- Knead the dough until dense (holding together tightly), forming it into a loaf shape.
- Pinch the seam together, and form it into a loaf that is approximately 14 inches long and 1/2 to 3/4 inch high. Place the seam side down.
- Using a floured knife (not serrated), slice the loaf almost all the way through into 1/2 to 3/4" slices.
- Place the loaves on a lightly oiled (or non-stick) cookie sheet or baking pan and bake for 15 minutes at 390°F (200°C) 3 - 4 inches above the bottom of the oven.
- When ready the bottom should be golden and the top should be just starting to brown.
- Remove the loaves from the oven and cut all the way through the slices. Allow to cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 200°-210°F (around 100°C).
- When thoroughly cooled, place all the slices upright in a very lightly oiled or non-stick baking sheet or roasting pan and bake at 200°-210°F (100°C) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until dry.
PAXIMATHAKIA PORTOKALIOU OR ORANGE SESAME BISCOTTI (GREECE)
Who says the Greeks didn't borrow anything from the Romans (or at least the Greeks from the Italians!)? This very tasty treat is pronounced 'Pahk-see-mah-THAHK-yah' in Greek, & the original recipe, which I've cut back considerably, made 10 dozen of these little buggers! Because these paximathakia are made without eggs & butter, they can be stored (after cooling COMPLETELY!) for up to 2 months in airtight plastic containers, & can be frozen. Preparation time does not include time needed for the slices to completely between the two baking sessions or at the end of the last baking time!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Dessert
Time 4h30m
Yield 5 dozen, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dissolve baking soda in orange juice, then pour into large mixing bowl.
- In the same large mixing bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice & zest, cinnamon, water & sesame seeds.
- With electric mixer, beat at medium high for 5 minutes until thoroughly combined & oil & juices are not separating. [If mixing by hand, use a whisk & beat until thoroughly blended.].
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 8 cups of the flour, along with the sugar & baking powder.
- Slowly add dry mixture to liquid mixture, using either dough hooks or wooden spoon. As it the dough get stiffer, knead with hands until dough holds together, then turn out onto a floured surface.
- Knead well for about 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until dough is smooth & soft. [Dough will be softer & oilier than other cokie doughs.].
- Divide dough into 4 parts to make 4 small loaves.
- Preheat oven to 390 degrees F.
- For each of the 4 small loaves, knead dough until dense & holding together tightly, then form it into a loaf shape about 14 inches long & 1/2" to 3/4" high.
- Place seam side down. Then, using a floured knife (NOT serrated), slice loaf almost all the way through into 1/2" to 3/4" slices.
- Place loaves on non-stick or lightly oiled cookie sheet & bake 15 minutes, about 3-4 inches above the bottom of the oven. The bottom should be golden & the top should be just starting to brown.
- Remove loaves from oven & cut all the way through the slices, then allow to cool completely.
- Preheat oven to between 200 degrees & 210 degrees F.
- When sliced loaves are completely cooled, place all slices upright in a very lightly oiled or non-stick baking sheet.
- Return to cooler oven & bake for at least another 1 1/2 hours [for 2 hours if you want the biscotti to be really dry].
- NOTE: To toast sesame seeds, place in a single layer on a non-stick cookie sheet or baking pan & roast about 10 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- NOTE: To grind toasted sesame seeds, use a small mixer/chopper, a coffee bean grinder or a mortar & pestle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 38.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2
PAXIMATHAKIA PORTOKALIOU - ORANGE SESAME BISCOTTI
This recipe has been posted for play in CQ3 - Greece. This recipe is from website: greekfood.about.com Greece is known for its olive oil and for it's fabulous sweets. The tradition of sweets made with olive oil is centuries old. These wonderful twice-baked cookies do not need to be dunked in coffee, tea, or milk but they are...
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Cookies
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Tips: You do not have to use the most expensive olive oil, just use a good one, the better quality of olive oil the better the biscotti. To toast sesame seeds, place in a single layer on a non-stick cookie sheet or baking pan and roast for about 10 minutes at 400°F To grind the toasted sesame seeds, use a small mixer/chopper, a coffee bean grinder, or a mortar and pestle. Make sure to cool the biscotti completely before storing. The biscotti may be stored in airtight plastic containers (not refrigerated) for several months or frozen for longer because they contain no butter or eggs.
- 2. Biscotti Dough:. Dissolve the baking soda in the orange juice. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, cinnamon, orange and lemon juice with baking soda, grated peel, water, and sesame seeds. Beat at medium high for 5 minutes until thoroughly combined and the oil and juices are not separating. (If mixing by hand, use a whisk and beat until thoroughly blended.).
- 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the flour with the sugar and baking powder. Add the dry mixture to the liquid slowly, using dough hooks or a wooden spoon. Knead with hands in the bowl until the dough holds together then turn out on a floured surface. Knead well for 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and soft. (The dough will be softer and oilier than other cookie dough). Divide the dough into 2 or 3 parts to make 2 or 3 small loaves. .
- 4. Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C).
- 5. For each loaf: Knead the dough until dense (holding together tightly), forming it into a loaf shape. Pinch the seam together, and form it into a loaf that is approximately 14 inches long and 1/2 to 3/4 inch high. Place the seam side down. Using a floured knife (not serrated), slice the loaf almost all the way through into 1/2 to 3/4" slices. Place the loaves on a lightly oiled (or non-stick) cookie sheet or baking pan and bake for 15 minutes at 390°F (200°C) 3 - 4 inches above the bottom of the oven.
- 6. When ready the bottom should be golden and the top should be just starting to brown. Remove the loaves from the oven and cut all the way through the slices. Allow to cool completely.
- 7. Preheat the oven to 200°-210°F (around 100°C).
- 8. When thoroughly cooled, place all the slices upright in a very lightly oiled or non-stick baking sheet or roasting pan and bake at 200°-210°F (100°C) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until dry.
Tips:
- Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/4 cup of orange juice concentrate plus 1 tablespoon of water.
- If you don't have sesame seeds, you can use another type of nut or seed, such as almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
- Be sure to slice the biscotti thinly before baking them the second time. This will help them to crisp up.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These orange sesame biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, flavorful, and have a wonderful orange flavor. These biscotti are also a great gift idea, as they are sure to be enjoyed by everyone who tries them.
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