Pasteli (Greek Sesame Honey Bars)

Ingredients

• 8 oz Sesame Seeds (toasted until golden brown)
• 8 oz Honey (boiled to 260°F)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat and toast them, stirring frequently, until they reach a golden brown color.

2. 2

   Remove the toasted sesame seeds from the pan and set them aside in a bowl.

3. 3

   In the same pan, add the honey and bring it to a boil. Use a candy thermometer to ensure the honey reaches 260°F (127°C).

4. 4

   Once the honey reaches the correct temperature, add the toasted sesame seeds back into the pan and mix thoroughly until well combined.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish (optionally lined with parchment paper) and press it down firmly into an even layer using a spatula.

6. 6

   Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature until it has fully hardened.

7. 7

   Once hardened, remove from the pan and cut into rectangular bars.