National Baking Week Day Six: Sesame Biscuits

These light biscuits make a great alternative to digestives or rich teas. They store well and this recipe makes a generous amount of small cookies.

Ingredients:

250g plain flour

2tsp baking powder

1/8tsp salt

125g butter

100g granulated sugar

4tbsp water, more as needed

250g sesame seeds

Method:

-      Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until creamy.

-      Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.

-      Mix the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture. Add enough water to make a smooth dough.

-      Shape into a dough ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

-      Shape the dough into balls the size of walnuts.

-      Put the sesame seeds into a small bowl and roll each ball of dough in it, make sure the seeds cover all sides of the ball.

-     Transfer to a greased baking sheet, spacing them 2inches/5cm apart. Flatten the biscuits slightly.

-      Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown at Gas Mark4/350oF/180oC. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even baking. Let to cool completely.