GLOBAL GAS / dessert

Lemon Black Sesame Biscuits

Crisp-edged lemon biscuits with toasted sesame notes.

Ingredients

• 100 g butter, softened
• 80 g caster sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 160 g plain flour
• 1 lemon, finely grated zest
• 2 tbsp black sesame seeds

Method

1. Beat the butter and sugar together, then mix in the egg yolk and lemon zest.
2. Stir in the flour and sesame seeds to form a dough. Shape into a log about 5 cm wide and chill for 20 minutes.
3. Heat the oven to 180°C, 160°C fan. Slice the dough into 16 rounds and arrange on lined trays.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are golden. Cool on the trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Rotate the dough log between cuts to keep the biscuits round.