Sesame Raisin Biscuits    CD  Veg  CBF  55mins

Makes 12   Cold   Vegetarian  Vegan  Dairy  Wheat Free   Eggless  Cookies   Baked Fayre

Ingredients

75g/3oz  Raisins

Water

75g/3oz  Sesame Seeds

240ml/8fl.oz. Brown Rice Flour

200g/7oz Rolled Oats 

A pinch of Salt

270ml/9fl.oz. Unsweetened Apple Juice

30ml/1fl.oz. Vegetable Oil

1 teasp Vanilla Extract (check ingredients label)

Instructions

1.  Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas Mark 4 and lightly oil 2-3 baking sheets or line with parchment paper. 

2.  Place the raisins in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil then remove from the heat and leave to soak for 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, heat a heavy frying pan until very hot, add the sesame seeds and toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly, or until they start to pop. 

5. Using floured hands, divide the dough into 12 balls then flatten each ball into a biscuit about 1cm/ 1/2 inch thick.

6. Place each biscuit on the oiled baking sheets, setting well apart,  and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.  Allow to cool on the baking sheets before removing.