Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)

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

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!

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

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