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| Benne Wafers |
| In the South, sesame seeds are called “benne”.
These are a South Carolina favorite. Ingredients 1 cup sifted flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup toasted sesame seeds Method Preheat oven to 325° Sift flour with salt and baking powder and set aside. Cream butter and sugar until thoroughly mixed; beat in the eggs and vanilla. Slowly mix in the flour mixture, then the sesame seeds, mixing just to blend. Drop mixture by level tablespoonfuls 5 inches apart on well-greased baking sheets. Bake 10 minutes until lightly browned; cool on sheets about 30 seconds, then lift to wire racks with a spatula. Store in an airtight container when cool. |
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