Sesame Cumin Bow Ties

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Combine cumin and salt.
3. 3
   Sprinkle 1/2 of the salt mixture and 1 tablespoon of the sesame seed over lightly floured work surface.
4. 4
   Place pastry on top.
5. 5
   Sprinkle pastry with remaining salt mixture and sesame seed.
6. 6
   Roll pastry into a rectangle approximately 11 x 14-inch.
7. 7
   While rolling pastry, press sesame seed into the pastry.
8. 8
   With a sharp knife, cut pastry crosswise into strips about 1 inch wide and cut each long strip into 4 short ones.
9. 9
   Take each strip, twist and pinch center to form a bow tie.
10. 10
    Place about 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Beat egg white with 1 tablespoon of water and brush over top of bow ties. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Makes 52 bow ties.