Saltish Zeera Cookies

Directions

1. Sieve flour and baking powder,keep aside.
2. Beat butter,sugar and salt till light and fluffy.
3. Add cumin seeds and only 1/2 of the beaten egg to it.Beat well again.
4. Add flour to the butter mixture and mix gently to get a smooth dough(Using your hands works best for this).
5. Chill the dough for 15 minutes.
6. Preheat oven at 180 C.Line a baking tray with butter paper/aluminum foil.
7. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is 1/4 inch thick;prick with a fork.
8. Using cookie cutter, cut into required shapes.Place it on the baking tray.
9. Brush the remaining egg on top of cookies.Sprinkle a few seeds of cumin on top.
10. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.Store in an airtight container.