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Koulourakia

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Also known as Greek Easter Cookies

Buttery vanilla and orange biscuits rolled into ropes, twisted into braids and coils, glazed with egg and sprinkled with sesame. Baked by the trayful on Holy Saturday for Greek Easter.

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Braided and coiled golden glazed butter biscuits sprinkled with sesame seeds
Servings
Makes about 36
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
1 h 10 min

Ingredients

  • butter200 g
  • caster sugar180 g
  • eggs3
  • oranges1
  • vanilla extract1 tsp
  • plain flour550 g
  • baking powder2 tsp
  • bicarbonate of soda½ tsp
  • sesame seeds (optional)2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 01

    Finely grate the zest of the and squeeze out 60 ml of its juice. Beat the , at room temperature, with the until pale and fluffy, then beat in 2 of the , the zest, the juice and the .

  2. 02

    Mix the , and , and work them into the creamed mixture to a soft dough that does not stick to your hands. Chill for 20 minutes.

  3. 03

    Heat the oven to 180°C. Roll walnut-sized pieces into ropes about 15 cm long.

  4. 04

    Fold each rope in half and twist it into a braid, or coil it into a snail or S shape, and set them on lined baking trays.

  5. 05

    Beat the remaining , brush it over the biscuits and sprinkle with the , if using.

  6. 06

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.

Notes

  • The dough should be soft but not sticky; add flour a spoonful at a time.
  • The egg glaze gives the shine they are known for.
  • They keep for two weeks in a tin and are dunked in coffee.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
370 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
50 g
Fat
15 g

Estimated from the ingredients.

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