Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
15
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Ingredients for - Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)

1. Honey - 1 cup
2. Toasted sesame seeds - 2 ⅓ cups
3. Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
4. Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
5. Ground cardamom - 1 teaspoon
6. Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
7. 1 (2x1-ft) sheet of parchment or wax paper, folded in half - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)

1. Stage

Bring honey to a boil in a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring with wooden spoon. Add sesame seeds, lemon juice, cinnamon, cardamom, and coriander, tossing to combine until light and golden.

2. Stage

Turn the dough onto a cookie sheet lined with half of the parchment or wax paper and fold the other half over the dough. Roll out dough between papers to a 1/4 inch thinness. Allow to cool.

3. Stage

Using a ruler and a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough through the papers into bars or squares of your favorite size. To serve, peel papers off and enjoy your sesame bar!