Ingredients
1 1/4
cups benne (sesame) seed
2
cups sugar
2
tablespoons water
1
teaspoon vanilla
Preparation
Generously grease 15x10-inch pan with sides with butter.
In ungreased heavy skillet, cook benne seed over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
In same skillet, cook sugar and water over low heat 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar melts. Remove from heat; stir in benne seed and vanilla.
Pour into pan. Quickly spread to 1/8-inch thickness, using metal spatula. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
