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Biscotti Di Regina (Queen's Biscuits)

Biscotti Di Regina (Queen's Biscuits) is built on Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, and Milk. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.

2. 2

   Heat the oven to 375F.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives, until the pieces are the size of small peas.

5. 5

   Stir in the eggs and the milk (1 tablespoon at a time) to make a soft dough.

6. 6

   Mix together thoroughly.

7. 7

   Break the dough into small pieces and roll each between the palms of your hands to form rolls about 1 1/2 inches in length.

8. 8

   Flatten the rolls slightly and roll them in the sesame seeds.

9. 9

   Place about 3/4 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned.