Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)

Enjoy these traditional sesame bars from the Greek island of Sifnos, full of sweet and spiced flavor thanks to honey and ground spices.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 (2x1-ft) sheet of parchment or wax paper, folded in half
• 2.3333332538605 cups toasted sesame seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring honey to a boil in a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring with wooden spoon. Add sesame seeds, lemon juice, cinnamon, cardamom, and coriander, tossing to combine until light and golden.

Step 2

Turn the dough onto a cookie sheet lined with half of the parchment or wax paper and fold the other half over the dough. Roll out dough between papers to a 1/4 inch thinness. Allow to cool.

Step 3

Using a ruler and a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough through the papers into bars or squares of your favorite size. To serve, peel papers off and enjoy your sesame bar!