Sesame Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed. Ingredients:
1 cup butter |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
3 eggs |
1/2 cup orange juice |
6 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 egg, beaten (mixed with the milk) |
7 tablespoons milk |
Directions:
1. Cream butter. Add sugar gradually.
2. Add eggs one at a time alternately with orange juice.
3. Add flour that has been sifted with soda and baking powder, a little bit at a time. Should be a soft dough.
4. Shape as desired and brush with egg and milk mixture. Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed.
5. Use greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees to 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
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