Regina Biscuits

Name: Regina Biscuits
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 tsp lemon zest, grated; 2 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 cup raw sesame seeds

Crispy Italian sesame cookies with a tender interior and subtle lemon zest. These traditional Sicilian treats are coated in toasted sesame seeds for a distinctive nutty finish.

45 minMediumServes 24140 cal/serving

ItalianDessertOvenVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
2 egg, beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup raw sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

Whisk 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tsp baking powder together in a large mixing bowl.
3

Cut in 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter until mixture turns crumbly, then stir in 1 tsp grated lemon zest.
4

Add 2 beaten egg and 1/4 cup whole milk, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
5

Shape dough into finger-sized logs, dip lightly in water, and coat thoroughly in 1 cup raw sesame seeds.
6

Arrange on baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

Questions

Can I make Regina Biscuits dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Regina Biscuits gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Regina Biscuits keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Regina Biscuits?

Yes. As written it serves 24. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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