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paximadákia

παξιμαδάκια

paximadákia

Greek biscotti. The recipe sweet loaf, made with flour, orange and lemon juice, olive oil, cinnamon, sugar, and topped with toasted sesame seeds smf baked. When it’s firm enough to be sliced, the pieces are briefly baked again until firm.

παξιμαδάκια πορτοκαλίου (paximadákia portokalíou) with lots of orange flavouring. There are other flavours, too, some made with barley. Sometimes they are called paximádia, although the latter generally means rusks.

Desserts, pastries and sweets

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by hellenic bakeries