Zézettes de Sète

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Zézettes de Sète are small, elongated sugar-coated cookies from the port city of Sète, France. They were created by Gaston Bentata in 1997 in his artisanal and family biscuit factory La Belle Epoque , based in Frontignan. The preparation begins by mixing flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, baking powder and a pinch of salt in a bowl, then incorporating either r osé or white wine and olive oil to form a soft dough. This dough is kneaded lightly until smooth and elastic, then shaped into small cylinders, slightly tapered at the ends and about the length of a finger. Each piece is rolled in granulated sugar before baking. The cookies are baked in a moderate oven until they are golden and crisp on the outside while remaining slightly tender within. Once cooled, they are stored in airtight containers, where they keep well for weeks. Variations sometimes include a touch of orange blossom water, lemon zest or vanilla to add aroma, and some bakers replace part of the white wine with muscat for a deeper, more aromatic flavour. They are eaten throughout the year, often served with coffee, tea or dessert wine, and are a staple offering in Sète’s bakeries and markets. They pair naturally with Muscat de Frontignan or other sweet wines from the Languedoc region, and they are also served alongside fruit, ice cream or sorbet as part of a light dessert. Their long shelf life and firm but crumbly texture make them a popular choice for gifts and festive occasions, and they are commonly shared at gatherings, picnics and family meals.