Name: Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: Honey - 1 cup; Toasted sesame seeds - 2 ⅓ cups; Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon; Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon; Ground cardamom - 1 teaspoon; Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon; 1 (2x1-ft) sheet of parchment or wax paper, folded in half - 1 teaspoon

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!