Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3/4 cup sesame seeds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, blend butter and shortening.
  • Add eggs, milk and vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients, making a soft dough.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a long roll, about a 1/2-inch diameter; cut into 2-inch pieces.
  • Roll each piece in sesame seeds.
  • Place 1-inch apart on a baking seet.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • Store in airtight containers.