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Ah, the Sète zezette! A delightful treat that originated from the sun-kissed shores of Sète, France, where the Mediterranean breeze whispers sweet nothings to your taste buds. These charming little cookies, shaped like tiny sticks, bring a playful twist to your afternoon tea. With a concoction of flour, sugar, and a splash of white wine, they dance on the palate with a hint of vanilla sweetness, making them the perfect companion for a cozy chat or a lazy day by the sea. Legend has it that these pastries were once made by fishermen's wives, who cleverly used leftover wine and flour to create a snack that would keep their men fueled for long days at sea. So, grab a batch, brew some tea, and let the whimsical flavors transport you to a sunny French coastline!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking powder
- 75 g Cassonade brown sugar
- 60 g Olive oil
- 60 g White wine
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Anise
Steps
Preparing the dough
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 teaspoon(s) of baking powder, 75 g of cassonade brown sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 60 g of olive oil, 60 g of white wine, 1 teaspoon(s) of anise in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
Shaping and baking the Zezettes
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Take small portions of dough and roll them into elongated, slightly twisted shapes resembling small bones. The shape should be irregular and rustic.
- Place the content of the preparation content on a baking tray.
Baking
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 12min.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the Zezettes are light golden brown and slightly cracked on the surface.
- Let the Zezettes cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. This will allow them to crisp up.
- Serve Cold.



