Benne Wafers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425.
2. 2
   Toast the sesame seeds in a pie pan in the oven for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden.
3. 3
   Transfer to a plate and let cool.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, sift the flour with the cream of tartar, baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt.
5. 5
   Cut in the lard until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. 6
   Stir in the sesame seeds and the milk and mix until blended.
7. 7
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.
8. 8
   Divide the dough in half.
9. 9
   Roll out 1 piece of dough as thinly as possible (at most 1/8 inch thick).
10. 10
    Prick the dough all over with a fork and stamp out 2-inch rounds.
11. 11
    Transfer the rounds to a large baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
12. 12
    Bake for about 14 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
13. 13
    Let cool slightly, then transfer to a rack.
14. 14
    Repeat with the remaining dough.
15. 15
    Serve the wafers warm or at room temperature.