Sesame, honey and orange paximadia
Prep time: 40 minsTotal time: 
Sesame, honey and orange paximadia
This Greek take on biscotti, made with wholemeal flour, will add a lovely personal touch to a Med-themed hamper – just pop into pretty paper-lined gift boxes
Prep time: 40 minsTotal time: 
Nadine Brown
Nadine Brown
Ingredients
- 250g wholemeal flour
- 100g plain flour, plus extra to dust
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 120ml olive oil
- 100g Greek honey
- zest and juice of 1 orange (you’ll need about 80ml)
- 30g sesame seeds
Step by step
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In a bowl, combine the flours, cinnamon and a large pinch of salt. In a jug, whisk together the oil, honey and orange zest and juice. Add this to the dry ingredients and mix to a stiff dough. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide into two equal portions and roll each into 25cm-long logs.
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Spread the seeds out on a large baking tray. Lightly brush the logs with cold water and roll in the seeds, coating evenly. Transfer to your kitchen surface; gently roll again to embed the seeds.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas 4. Transfer the logs to a lined baking tray and gently press each to flatten to a width of about 5cm wide. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 10 minutes.
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Using a sharp serrated knife, trim the ends, then slice the warm logs into 1½-cm thick slices at a slight angle. Return the biscuits to the baking tray, cut-sides up, and bake for 12 minutes until dry to the touch. Turn and bake for another 12 minutes until golden.
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Leave to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack until cold; they will harden as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
