Ingredients:

• 5-6 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tbsp. ground anise seed
• 3 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup brandy
• Zest of one orange

Method:

• Using a mixer, beat the oil and sugar together until thoroughly mixed.
• Add orange juice, brandy, orange zest, baking soda, spices and mix well.
• A little bit at a time add flour and nuts to the mixture and mix until the dough leaves the side of the bowl but is not too sticky.
• The dough should be wet but it should hold together.
• Turn dough out on to a lightly floured surface.
• Divide into four equal parts. Roll into 4 logs and transfer to non-stick cookie pans about 3 inches apart.
• Flatten each log into a rectangular loaf about 3 inches wide and approximately 3/4 inch thick.
• The thickness of the loaves should be uniform to allow for even cooking.
• Using a sharp knife, make cuts in the loaves (Wight-Wise) that are approximately 1/2 an inch deep and 1/2 inch apart.
• Do not cut all the way through.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and allow biscuits to cool slightly.
• With a sharp knife, cut the biscuits all the way through and turn slices on their side.
• Return to the oven for toasting, about 5-10 minutes each side.
• Remove from the oven and let them cool down before serving.
• Paximathia Nistisima (Lenten Biscuits) are made with care and with all natural ingredients.
• They are just delicious with coffee or tea.