Queen'S Biscuits(Biscotti Di Regina) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. milk (divided)
sesame seed

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Grease 2 baking sheets.
Sift first 4 ingredients into large bowl.
Cut shortening in with pastry blender until size of peas.
Stir in eggs and one tablespoon milk at a time to make a soft dough.
Mix thoroughly.
Break into small pieces, roll between palms to form rolls about 1 1/2-inch long. Flatten slightly, roll in sesame seed.
Place on cookie sheet about 3/4-inch apart.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown.
Cool on rack.