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    Paximathakia Portokaliou or Orange Sesame Biscotti (Greece)

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    4 hrs 30 mins

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    Sydney Mike's Note:

    Who says the Greeks didn't borrow anything from the Romans (or at least the Greeks from the Italians!)? This very tasty treat is pronounced 'Pahk-see-mah-THAHK-yah' in Greek, & the original recipe, which I've cut back considerably, made 10 dozen of these little buggers! Because these paximathakia are made without eggs & butter, they can be stored (after cooling COMPLETELY!) for up to 2 months in airtight plastic containers, & can be frozen. Preparation time does not include time needed for the slices to completely between the two baking sessions or at the end of the last baking time!

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    Ingredients:

    Serves: 60

    Yield:

    dozen

    Units: US | Metric

    Directions:

    1. 1
      Dissolve baking soda in orange juice, then pour into large mixing bowl.
    2. 2
      In the same large mixing bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice & zest, cinnamon, water & sesame seeds.
    3. 3
      With electric mixer, beat at medium high for 5 minutes until thoroughly combined & oil & juices are not separating. [If mixing by hand, use a whisk & beat until thoroughly blended.].
    4. 4
      In a separate bowl, whisk together 8 cups of the flour, along with the sugar & baking powder.
    5. 5
      Slowly add dry mixture to liquid mixture, using either dough hooks or wooden spoon. As it the dough get stiffer, knead with hands until dough holds together, then turn out onto a floured surface.
    6. 6
      Knead well for about 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until dough is smooth & soft. [Dough will be softer & oilier than other cokie doughs.].
    7. 7
      Divide dough into 4 parts to make 4 small loaves.
    8. 8
      Preheat oven to 390 degrees F.
    9. 9
      For each of the 4 small loaves, knead dough until dense & holding together tightly, then form it into a loaf shape about 14 inches long & 1/2" to 3/4" high.
    10. 10
      Place seam side down. Then, using a floured knife (NOT serrated), slice loaf almost all the way through into 1/2" to 3/4" slices.
    11. 11
      Place loaves on non-stick or lightly oiled cookie sheet & bake 15 minutes, about 3-4 inches above the bottom of the oven. The bottom should be golden & the top should be just starting to brown.
    12. 12
      Remove loaves from oven & cut all the way through the slices, then allow to cool completely.
    13. 13
      Preheat oven to between 200 degrees & 210 degrees F.
    14. 14
      When sliced loaves are completely cooled, place all slices upright in a very lightly oiled or non-stick baking sheet.
    15. 15
      Return to cooler oven & bake for at least another 1 1/2 hours [for 2 hours if you want the biscotti to be really dry].
    16. 16
      NOTE: To toast sesame seeds, place in a single layer on a non-stick cookie sheet or baking pan & roast about 10 minutes at 400 degrees F.
    17. 17
      NOTE: To grind toasted sesame seeds, use a small mixer/chopper, a coffee bean grinder or a mortar & pestle.

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    Ratings & Reviews:

    • on August 08, 2009

      55

      These are a really nice treat. Orange plus sesame gives a very exotic feel to these little bits. Olive oil isn't usually thought of in terms of sweets, but it really works well. I made about half the recipe, and following evelyn/athen's suggestion, increased the baking powder just a touch. Thanks for a lovely treat!

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    • on May 29, 2008

      55

      Very nice paximadaki, with a good, pronounced orange flavour. I scaled down to 1 dozen, and based on the numbers I got, would up the baking powder slightly to get a slightly lighter paximadi. I liked the addition of the sesame seeds - which is VERY Greek. BTW, Mike. The Greeks did not borrow this recipe from the Romans. Paximadia have been made in this country for millennia. :-)

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    Nutritional Facts for Paximathakia Portokaliou or Orange Sesame Biscotti (Greece)

    Serving Size: 1 (33 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 60

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 127.2
     
    Calories from Fat 55
    43%
    Total Fat 6.1 g
    9%
    Saturated Fat 0.8 g
    4%
    Cholesterol 0.0 mg
    0%
    Sodium 38.3 mg
    1%
    Total Carbohydrate 16.1 g
    5%
    Dietary Fiber 0.6 g
    2%
    Sugars 2.9 g
    11%
    Protein 1.9 g
    3%
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