4      cups          flour  -- sifted
   1      cup           sugar
   1      tablespoon    baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      cup           shortening
   2                    eggs  -- slightly beaten
     1/2  cup           milk
     1/4  pound         sesame seeds  -- about 2/3 to 3/4 cup
Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.  Heat the oven to 375F.
 Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.  Cut 
in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives, until the pieces 
are the size of small peas.  Stir in the eggs and the milk (1 tablespoon 
at a time) to make a soft dough.  Mix together thoroughly. Break the dough 
into small pieces and roll each between the palms of your hands to form 
rolls about 1 1/2 inches in length.  Flatten the rolls slightly and roll 
them in the sesame seeds.  Place about 3/4 inch apart on the prepared 
cookie sheets.
 Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until thee cookies are lightly browned.
 Makes about 6 dozen cookies.