Barazek

Method

1. 1 Beat the softened butter with the sugar for 6 minutes, then mix in the flour, baking powder, and milk to form a smooth dough.
2. 2 Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour, then divide it into small 20g portions.
3. 3 Mix roasted sesame seeds with honey to form a sticky paste, then spread it out on a tray.
4. 4 Press one side of the dough ball into sesame honey and the other side into coarsely ground pistachios.
5. 5 The two sides, each with a different type of grain, are the distinguishing feature of a barazek; mixing them completely erases the distinction.
6. 6 Arrange the cookies with the sesame side facing up, bake at 175 degrees for 15 minutes, and let cool completely.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 55 min

  Replace step 6: spray with Barbarak pistachio oil, use a 190-degree steamer for 10 minutes and flip after 5 minutes; sesame seeds crisp quickly, line with perforated paper and divide into batches.