Sesame Seed Cookies - India

This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT8 - India. The recipe was found on Indian Food Forever. Next to Cardamom cookies, Sesame Seed cookies are one of my top three favorite cookies. This recipe promised to be tasty. I can't wait to try these. I'm sorry I haven't tried these yet and don't know how many cookies it will make.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 batch of cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sesame seeds
• 4  cups flour, white
• 1  cup sugar, white
• 1  cup butter
• 3  eggs
• 1  tablespoon caraway seed
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fl.
2. In a large bowl, sieve the flour with salt and baking soda.
3. Add sugar, butter, 2 eggs, caraway seeds and blend well.
4. Add the milk a little by little and knead to a smooth dough.
5. Roll out on a floured board 1cm thick and cut out with fancy cookie cutters.
6. Brush with remaining well beaten egg and sprinkle heavily with sesame seeds.
7. Place on a greased baking sheet.
8. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes.
9. Cool and enjoy with a good cup of tea. .