BENNE SEED BISCUITS

1/2 cup sesame seeds
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Place 1/2 cup sesame seeds in a heavy skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and toasted seeds in a large mixing bowl; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add milk; stir well. Turn dough out on a floured surface; knead lightly 10-12 times.

Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds over biscuit tops, pressing in slightly. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

Makes about 1 1/2 dozen
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