3 c white flour
2 1/2 t baking powder1/8 t salt 2/3 c unsalted butter
1 c sugar
3 large eggs
Your choice:
2 t anise seeds and 1 1/2 t anise oil
or
1/2 t sesame oil and 1 c sesame seeds and chopped dates and or apricots
Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl cream butter and sugar
Add eggs and choice of flavored oil
Add dry ingredients in 3 batches
Add seeds of choice
Using 1/4 of the dough roll into long log and place on a greased cookies sheets. Repeat with remaining.
Bake at 375 for 25-28 min. until lightly browned
Cool and slice on the diagonal into 1/2 inch slices
Place cut side down on cookie sheet and bake for an additional 5-7 min until lightly browned
Turn over and bake for another 4 - 5 min
Cool on wire rack