1 ts Cinnamon 1 tb Toasted sesame seeds 1/2 c Blanched toasted almonds 1 1/2 c Sugar 9 c Flour 1 lb Lard 2 tb Grated lemon rind 2 Eggs 1/4 c Sugar 1/4 c Orange juice
Place the cinnamon, sesame seeds & almonds in a food mill or blender &
grind until fine. Pour the powdered mixture into a large bowl. Mix in
the sugar & flour. Cut in lard with a pastry blender. Add lemon rind
& mix well. Turn the dough onto a floured board & knead for 5
minutes. Divide dough in half. Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper
& roll out each piece of dough 1/2″ thick on the baking sheets. Score
the tops in 1*2″ rectangles & bake for 20 minutes in 325 oven. Beat
eggs, sugar & orange juice together. Liberally brush on top of
cookies with the orange glaze. Bake for another 10 minutes. Cool
slightly then break along the score lines. Cookies will keep for 2
weeks if stored in airtight tin.
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