Sesame Bars (Pastela)

100g sugar

100g honey

200g raw (white) sesame seeds


1. Heat oven to 180C.

2. Spread sesame in a baking pan and place in the oven. Bake until sesame has turned golden then remove from oven.

3. In a medium saucepan pour the honey, add the sugar and mix them together. Boil the mixture over a medium heat until it becomes caramel like.

4. Remove saucepan from heat and add the sesame to the caramel mixture and mix well.

5. On a large plastic board (not wooden) spread the mixture with a rolling pin.

6. Use a sharp knife and cut the rolled mixture into strips. Then use a spatula to remove the strips from the board.

7. Place the strips on a cool surface or cooling rack until completely cool.


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