Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)

200gr (.5 lb) Sugar
200gr (.5 lb) Honey
400gr (1 lb) Raw (white) Sesame Seeds

Heat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Spread seasame (til) in a baking pan and place in the oven.

Allow enough baking time for the sesame to turn golden and then remove the pan.

In a medium sauce pan pour the honey, add the sugar and mix them together.

Boil sugar and honey over a medium fire until it becomes caramel like.

If you have a cooking thermometer you can check to see that the temperature of the caramel mixture is around 250°C (450°F).

Remove sauce pan from heat.

Add sesame in the caramel mixture and mix well.

On a large plastic board (or any other plastic surface - not wooden) spread the mixture with a rolling pin.

Use a sharp knife and cut strips.

Use a spatula to remove the strips from the board.

Place them lightly separately over a cool surface (can use your oven's grill for this)

Allow time for the strips to cool completely. Note: If you want to preserve the Pasteli strips, you can use some plastic membrane and seal them in it.