Sesame Flour Biscuits in 19 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Place raw sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the seeds turn a pale gold and smell nutty; remove from heat immediately.
3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed or by hand until a soft dough forms.
7. Fold in the toasted sesame seeds until evenly distributed.
8. Pinch off pieces of dough roughly the size of a walnut and roll them into small logs (approximately 2 inches long) or classic discs.
9. Place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
10. Bake for 7-9 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly pale.