Name: Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup honey; 2.3333332538605 cups toasted sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 (2x1-ft) sheet of parchment or wax paper, folded in half

Ingredients

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

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!

Enjoy your meal!