GREEK BISCOTTI (PAXIMADIA)
A crunchy Greek cookie similar to Italian biscotti, this twice-baked treat is made with a flavorful combination of barley flour, sesame seeds, ouzo, and a hint of orange.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 30
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup white sesame seeds.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together eggs and 1 1/2 cups sugar on medium speed until pale. Beat in oil, ouzo, orange zest and juice, and vanilla. Reduce speed to low; gradually beat in flour mixture until well incorporated.
- Divide dough in half; transfer one half to center of a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining half and another parchment-lined baking sheet; shape into 12-by-6-inch logs. Mix together black sesame seeds and remaining 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds; distribute evenly over logs. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until lightly golden and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks; let cool 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Transfer logs, one at a time, to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices, cut-side down, on fresh parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets and flipping cookies halfway through, until dry and lightly golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks; let cool completely. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
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Tanvir The Legend
[email protected]These were the best biscotti I've ever had! I will definitely be making them again.
Saleh Muhammad
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anise, but these biscotti were still really good. The texture was perfect.
Beaudelaire Yemeli
[email protected]These biscotti were delicious! I especially loved the anise flavor.
Ethan Szlavits
[email protected]I made these biscotti for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Samuel Gatkuoth
[email protected]These biscotti were a bit too hard for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Soli Soli
[email protected]Meh.
Ahmar Dilshad
[email protected]I've made these biscotti several times now and they are always a hit! They're the perfect crunchy snack or dessert.
Yvon Charles
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I love the combination of flavors.
S.Hateeja Hateeja
[email protected]Not bad! The biscotti turned out well, but I found the anise flavor to be a bit overpowering.
Joy Letsapa
[email protected]These biscotti were absolutely delicious! They were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a wonderful anise flavor. I would definitely make them again.