Sesame And Roquefort Biscuits Food

BISCOTTI REGINA (SESAME SEED COOKIES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• Put the butter and sugar into the bowl of a mixer and cream until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time with the mixer running and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla and beat. Next, add the flour mixture and beat until well incorporated.
• To form the cookies, divide the dough in half and roll into logs 1-inch in diameter. Cut the logs into 3-inch lengths. Dip each piece of dough into the cream and then roll in the sesame seeds. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and place in the oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Let cool and serve. These will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

ROQUEFORT BISCUITS

Steps:

• 1. Sift flour into a bowl.
• 2. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• 3. Crumble in roquefort cheese; sprinkle in cheddar cheese.
• 4. With your fingers, thoroughly mix ingredients to form a dough.
• 5. Cover and refrigerate.
• 6. Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet, stir over medium heat until golden.
• 7. Remove from heat; cool.
• 8. Preheat oven to 400.
• 9. Grease 2 baking sheets.
• 10. Shape chilled dough into 36 equal balls.
• 11. Toss each ball in toasted sesame seeds, pressing balls flat to coat well with seeds.
• 12. Arrange balls on greased baking sheets and press lightly with a fork.
• 13. Bake 10 minutes or until golden around edges.
• 14. Cool on racks and store in an airtight container.
• 15. To serve, arrange on a plate and garnish with cucumber and cherries.