Paximadia (Zwieback)

Yield: 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
2. Beat oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time.
3. In bowl, measure and mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts and sesame seeds. Add flour mixture to egg mixture and add remaining flour as necessary to make a soft dough. Divide dough into four equal balls. Roll each to 12 inches long x 3 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick.
4. Bake for 15 minutes on prepared baking sheets.
5. Remove loaves from oven.
6. While warm, slice 3/4 inch thick diagonally or straight across. Place each slice cut side down back on baking sheet.
7. Return to oven and lightly brown about 5 minutes per side to make a light toast.