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Macedonian susamliji (sesame cookies)

• Katerina Nitsou

Published: September 14, 2021 at 3:38 PM

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Makes about 28 cookies

Easy

Total time: 40 mins

+ chilling

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These celebration cookies are made by Macedonian families for special occasions. Finish this simple braided, butter-based biscuit with an egg glaze and a scattering of sesame seeds

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This susamliji recipe is adapted from Macedonia - The Cookbook, Katerina Nitsou (Kitchen Press, £20). Katerina says: "These are a celebration cookie, and every Macedonian family makes them for special occasions. During the holidays, platters of these cookies are made for Macedonian neighbours and extended family."

Check out more of our easy cookie recipes for a weekend baking activity.

Ingredients

Nutrition

• 5 eggs

• 120ml whole milk

• 120ml vegetable oil

  plus extra for the baking sheets

• 250g caster sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 4 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

• 700g plain flour

  sifted, plus extra for dusting

• 40g sesame seeds

Nutrition: per serving

• kcal192
• fat6.5g
• saturates0.9g
• carbs28.7g
• sugars9.4g
• fibre1.2g
• protein4.2g
• salt0.2g

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Method

• step 1

  Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or an electric whisk, mix together 4 of the eggs, the milk, oil, sugar, baking powder and orange juice. Slowly add the flour, mixing for a few minutes until fully incorporated and a dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball, cover and chill for 20 minutes.

• step 2

  Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Oil two large baking sheets with a little vegetable oil.

• step 3

  On a lightly floured worksurface, portion the dough out into approximately double-tablespoon-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a log about 1cm thick and 10cm long. Fold each log in half and twist the ends together.

• step 4

  Put the cookies onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 5cm apart. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg, then brush this over the cookies and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

• step 5

  Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown (you may need to do this in batches if your oven can’t fit both baking sheets at once).

This susamliji recipe is adapted from Macedonia - The Cookbook, Katerina Nitsou (Kitchen Press, £20). Photographs by Oliver Fitzgerald.

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