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Pasteli (sesame candy bars)

Dimitra's Dishes · ♥ 814 likes · 24K views · 4 min video

Read about brittle and nut candy in the BrightCulinary Book

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  • 2 cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup walnuts
In a shallow pan, toast the sesame seeds and roughly chopped nuts over medium heat until golden, tossing constantly so they do not burn; no darker or they turn bitter.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • olive oil or baking spray
  • 2 tbsp honey
Reduce heat to low; add the sugar and, with an oiled tablespoon, the honey.
Melting in the sugar and honey
Warm on the lowest heat until the sugar melts and the mixture sticks together.
  • avocado spray, baking spray or olive oil
Transfer to a nine or ten inch square or round pan lined with parchment; spread and flatten evenly with the oiled back of a measuring cup.
Pressing into the pan
Set aside at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes to cool and set.
Cut while still slightly warm into rectangles, bars or small candies.
Cutting and tasting