Sesame cookies, one of the indispensable flavors of home kitchens, become the star of the table with their melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich aroma when made correctly. However, a small but critical mistake during preparation can completely change both the texture and taste of this traditional treat. Today, we share some of the most practical and delicious ways to use sesame—an ingredient found in almost every kitchen.
Sesame is a small plant grown in Asia, Europe, Anatolia, and India, and its seeds are widely used. By mechanically pressing sesame seeds, sesame oil is obtained. This oil is used both in cooking and in medicine. Tahini is produced by peeling and grinding sesame seeds and is commonly eaten with grape molasses or used to make tahini halva.
The best sesame has large, fresh seeds. It has softening and dissolving properties and pairs well with herbs, roots, and spices. Sesame oil is one of the most essential oils in Far Eastern cuisine, while most sesame seeds are used in confectionery, halva, and tahini production.
Ingredients
1 tea glass yogurt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Half a packet margarine
1 egg (reserve the white for topping)
1 teaspoon salt
1 packet baking powder
Flour as needed
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients except the egg white in a bowl and knead until the dough reaches a shapeable consistency. Take small pieces, shape them, dip the tops first into the reserved egg white and then into sesame seeds, and place on a baking tray. Bake in a preheated 160°C (320°F) oven until golden.
Ingredients
1 packet margarine or butter
1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 packet baking powder
1 packet vanilla sugar
Flour as needed
Topping:
Powdered sugar
Cinnamon
Preparation:
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry non-stick pan. Mix softened margarine, vegetable oil, powdered sugar, and toasted sesame in a bowl. Gradually add flour, then knead with baking powder and vanilla until soft. Shape into balls and place on a greased or parchment-lined tray. Bake in a preheated 170–180°C (340–355°F) oven until lightly golden.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup room-temperature milk
Slightly less than 1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups + 2 tablespoons flour
1 packet baking powder
1 packet vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large tea glass raw sesame seeds
Margarine or butter for greasing the pan
Preparation:
Grease the cake pan with butter or margarine and coat evenly with sesame seeds. In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until creamy. Add oil and milk and mix well. Gradually fold in sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla. Pour the batter into the pan and bake in a preheated 170°C (340°F) oven until the top is golden.
