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Greek Christmas biscuits

Serves:

2011-11-22

Ingredients

  • 450g plain flour
  • Pinch salt
  • 225g unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 6 tbsp caster sugar
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • Chilled water to bind
  • 150g blanched almonds
  • 3 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten for glazing

Method

Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Add the butter and rub into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Mix in the oil. Add the sugar, lemon and orange zest, mix and then knead for 1 minute. Gradually add enough chilled water to gather the ingredients into a firm but pliable dough. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes. Wrap in cling film and leave to rest for 30 minutes in a cool place. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. With lightly floured hands, take pieces of the pastry and form them into your desired shapes, such as twists, rounds or curls. Place the shapes on the prepared trays leaving space for swelling during baking. Brush the pastry shapes with the egg yolk, sprinkle over some sesame seeds and push one or two almonds into the pastry. Bake in a moderate oven, 150 degrees, for around 25 minutes or until golden brown. Suggested accompanying wine: DELICATA Casella Moscato sweet white wine
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