Sephardic Bischochos
Jeruzalem: you can feel the unbelievable mix of cultures which uites the Israeli people. The stories, the recipes and the cultures of generations run in the veins of the city and are felt everywhere. The salty Sephardic Bischochos, made by hand and served with sweet mint tea, are the pride of ecery Sephardic mother.
1 kilo white fluor
1 tbsp sea salt
1 1/2 cups sesame seeds
50 Gr. Butter cut into pieces
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp baking powder
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, butter and 1/2 cup of sesame seeds. Add water and mix until the dough is elastic and easy to handle. Roll the dough into 1/2 thick ropes. Cut the ropes into 6 lengths and bring the ends together to form rings. Dip the rings into lightly beaten egg, then into a cup filled with the remainder of the sesame seeds. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 20 min (medium heat) until crispy and golden brown.