These savory biscuits or cookies are great with a glass of wine before dinner, or after dinner with a selection of Italian cheese and a glass of robust red wine.
:Makes 24
2 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 Cup Dry Red Wine
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1 Egg White
2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add the wine and olive oil, and mix together until smooth. Divide the dough into three pieces, and shape each into a log shape, about 2 inches across. Beat the egg white until foamy, and brush the tops of the three logs. Sprinkle with the seame seeds. Cut the logs with a sharp knife into 3/4 inch slices. Place these slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased and floured baking sheets. Bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks, and store in an airtight container.
