Sesame Biscuits
Sesame biscuits are crisp, buttery cookies studded with nutty toasted sesame seeds, made in the Thermomix TM7 in minutes. The appliance grinds sesame seeds finely, kneads the shortbread-style dough and weighs every ingredient directly in the bowl, giving consistent biscuits with a golden snap every time you bake.
About this recipe
Sesame biscuits with the Thermomix TM7 are a wonderful baking project for anyone searching for easy cookie recipes with an all-in-one kitchen machine. These crisp, golden biscuits combine plain flour and self raising flour with cold unsalted butter, a single egg yolk, a splash of vanilla and a generous helping of sesame seeds, giving a shortbread-style snack with an unmistakably nutty, toasted flavour. The TM7 truly earns its place in this recipe: freshly grinding the sesame seeds releases far more aroma than shop-bought ground seeds, and the built-in scale weighs the flours and caster sugar directly into the bowl for consistently reliable results. A pinch of sea salt balances the sweetness, while a little milk binds the dough into a soft ball ready for rolling and slicing. Serve these biscuits as an afternoon snack with coffee or tea, wrap them as a homemade gift, or tuck them into lunchboxes. They are ideal for beginner bakers because the machine handles the tricky bits and the dough requires no resting time.
Preparation tips
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan before grinding to deepen their nutty flavour; the TM7 releases the oils quickly, so a light golden colour is enough for a fragrant biscuit dough.
- Roll the dough into a log and chill it briefly before slicing, so every sesame biscuit bakes into an even round; a sharp knife prevents squashing the log shape.
- Store the baked biscuits in an airtight tin with a sheet of baking paper between layers; they stay crisp for several days and make a lovely homemade gift wrapped in a jar.
Recipe variations
- For a gluten-free version, replace both the plain flour and self raising flour with a gluten-free baking blend plus a pinch of extra baking powder, keeping the sesame seeds, butter and egg yolk quantities the same.
- For a festive variation, add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or grated orange zest to the dough and dip half of each cooled biscuit in melted dark chocolate, then sprinkle with extra sesame seeds.
Why this recipe works
Achieving the perfect balance of crunch and flavour in homemade sesame biscuits can be tricky, but the Thermomix TM7 takes the guesswork out of the process. Whether you enjoy them as a sophisticated snack or a dinner accompaniment, you can trust the TM7 to toast the sesame seeds to golden precision and blend the dough to an even consistency. Say goodbye to uneven batches and hello to flawless results every single time. Experience the satisfaction of bakery-quality biscuits made effortlessly in your own kitchen, ensuring a perfect finish with every bite.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the sesame seeds fresh in the TM7 releases their nutty oils for a far more aromatic biscuit than pre-ground seeds.
- Weighing the plain flour and caster sugar directly in the mixing bowl ensures consistent dough with no measuring cups to wash up.
- Kneading the butter, egg yolk and flours into a smooth biscuit dough takes the TM7 just moments, saving messy hand rubbing.
- Mixing the vanilla extract and milk evenly through the dough gives every sesame biscuit the same delicate flavour.
- Heating the butter gently in the TM7 melts it without spluttering, creating a tender, crisp texture in the finished biscuits.
Ingredients
- plain flour
- self-raising flour
- unsalted butter
- caster sugar
- fine sea salt
- egg yolk
- vanilla extract
- milk
- sesame seeds