Paximathia Nistisima (Lenten Biscuits)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 5-6 cups all purpose flour ~ 1 cup finely chopped walnuts ~ 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda ~ 1 tbsp. ground anise seed ~ 3 tsp. ground cinnamon ~ 1/2 tsp. ground cloves ~ 2 cups vegetable oil ~ 1 3/4 cups sugar ~ 1 cup orange juice ~ 1/4 cup brandy ~ Zest of one orange

 

~ Using a mixer, beat the oil and sugar together until thoroughly mixed. ~ Add orange juice, brandy, orange zest, baking soda, spices and mix well. ~ A little bit at a time add flour and nuts to the mixture and mix until the dough leaves the side of the bowl but is not too sticky. ~ The dough should be wet but it should hold together. ~ Turn dough out on to a lightly floured surface. ~ Divide into four equal parts. Roll into 4 logs and transfer to non-stick cookie pans about 3 inches apart. ~ Flatten each log into a rectangular loaf about 3 inches wide and approximately 3/4 inch thick. ~ The thickness of the loaves should be uniform to allow for even cooking. ~ Using a sharp knife, make cuts in the loaves (Wight-Wise) that are approximately 1/2 an inch deep and 1/2 inch apart. ~ Do not cut all the way through. ~ Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. ~ Remove from the oven and allow biscuits to cool slightly. ~ With a sharp knife, cut the biscuits all the way through and turn slices on their side. ~ Return to the oven for toasting, about 5-10 minutes each side. ~ Remove from the oven and let them cool down before serving. ~ Paximathia Nistisima (Lenten Biscuits) are made with care and with all natural ingredients. ~ They are just delicious with coffee or tea. ~ Good luck and enjoy.