Biscotti di Regina

Ingredients

• 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sesame seed

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
2. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in with pastry blender or 2 knives until pieces are size of small peas.
3. Add shortening; stir in to make a soft dough.
4. Add eggs and milk (1 tablespoon at a time) and mix together thoroughly.
5. Break dough into small pieces and roll each piece between palms of hands to form rolls about 1 1/2 inches in length. Flatten rolls slightly and roll in sesame seed.
6. Place on cookie sheets about 3/4 inch apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.