Biscotti Regina(Queen'S Cookies)

• 3 3/4 c. flour
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 c. lard
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. milk or less
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 c. sesame seed

1. Sift the flour, sugar and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl and cut in the lard until the mixture reaches the texture of a coarse meal.
2. Add egg yolks, vanilla and as much milk as necessary to hold the dough together.
3. Knead for a minute and then shape the dough into finger shaped pieces, about 1 1/2-inches long.
4. Roll each piece first in egg whites, then in the sesame seed so that is well covered with a layer of seeds.
5. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350u0b0 oven about 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, lard, egg yolks, vanilla, milk, egg whites, sesame seed

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=793848 (may not work)