Paximathakia Portokaliou or Orange Sesame Biscotti (Greece) Recipe

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Paximathakia Portokaliou or Orange Sesame Biscotti (Greece)
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Directions:

  1. Dissolve baking soda in orange juice, then pour into large mixing bowl.
  2. In the same large mixing bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice & zest, cinnamon, water & sesame seeds.
  3. With electric mixer, beat at medium high for 5 minutes until thoroughly combined & oil & juices are not separating. [If mixing by hand, use a whisk & beat until thoroughly blended.].
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 8 cups of the flour, along with the sugar & baking powder.
  5. Slowly add dry mixture to liquid mixture, using either dough hooks or wooden spoon. As it the dough get stiffer, knead with hands until dough holds together, then turn out onto a floured surface.
  6. Knead well for about 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until dough is smooth & soft. [Dough will be softer & oilier than other cokie doughs.].
  7. Divide dough into 4 parts to make 4 small loaves.
  8. Preheat oven to 390 degrees F.
  9. For each of the 4 small loaves, knead dough until dense & holding together tightly, then form it into a loaf shape about 14 inches long & 1/2 to 3/4 high.
  10. Place seam side down. Then, using a floured knife (NOT serrated), slice loaf almost all the way through into 1/2 to 3/4 slices.
  11. Place loaves on non-stick or lightly oiled cookie sheet & bake 15 minutes, about 3-4 inches above the bottom of the oven. The bottom should be golden & the top should be just starting to brown.
  12. Remove loaves from oven & cut all the way through the slices, then allow to cool completely.
  13. Preheat oven to between 200 degrees & 210 degrees F.
  14. When sliced loaves are completely cooled, place all slices upright in a very lightly oiled or non-stick baking sheet.
  15. Return to cooler oven & bake for at least another 1 1/2 hours [for 2 hours if you want the biscotti to be really dry].
  16. NOTE: To toast sesame seeds, place in a single layer on a non-stick cookie sheet or baking pan & roast about 10 minutes at 400 degrees F.
  17. NOTE: To grind toasted sesame seeds, use a small mixer/chopper, a coffee bean grinder or a mortar & pestle.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2059.4 Kcal (8622 kJ)
Calories from fat 907.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 100.78g 155%
Sodium 172.86mg 7%
Potassium 1139.37mg 24%
Total Carbs 257.48g 86%
Sugars 42.9g 172%
Dietary Fiber 12.83g 51%
Protein 32.37g 65%
Vitamin C 38.7mg 64%
Iron 7.7mg 43%
Calcium 593.4mg 59%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 389.09 Kcal (1629 kJ)
Calories from fat 171.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.04g 155%
Sodium 32.66mg 7%
Potassium 215.27mg 24%
Total Carbs 48.65g 86%
Sugars 8.11g 172%
Dietary Fiber 2.42g 51%
Protein 6.12g 65%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 64%
Iron 1.5mg 43%
Calcium 112.1mg 59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 48.8
    Points
  • 56
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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