Paximadia (Zwieback)

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 1/2 to 4 cups flour, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Beat oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time.

In bowl, measure and mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, and sesame seeds. Add flour mixture to egg mixture and add remaining flour as necessary to make a soft dough. Divide dough into four equal balls. Roll each to 12 inches long x 3 inches wide and 1/4-inch thick. Bake for 15 minutes on prepared baking sheets.

Remove loaves from oven. While warm, slice 3/4-inch thick diagonally or straight across. Place each slice cut side down back on baking sheet. Return to oven and lightly brown about 5 minutes per side to make a light toast.

Yield: 5 dozen