Sweets / RICETTI
Maltese sesame biscuits (ottijiet)
Sesame biscuits shaped as rings or figure eights.
◷ 65 min / 20 servings
Method
- Rub butter into flour and baking powder. Add sugar and spices.
- Add egg and enough milk for a firm dough. Rest 20 minutes.
- Divide into 20. Roll ropes and form rings or figure eights. Dip tops in a little water and sesame.
- Bake on lined trays for 20–25 minutes at 180°C, or 160°C fan, until golden.
✳ From the kitchen
Ottijiet and sesame rings belong to the same biscuit family.
Tradition reference
Fil-Kċina ma’ Joe · Ottijiet ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.