Koulourakia - Greek Cookies
5.0 (1)
Ingredients
- check_circle150 g soft butter
- check_circle 100 g fine granulated sugar
- check_circle 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
- check_circle 1 egg
- check_circle at room temperature
- check_circle grated zest of ½ lemon
- check_circle grated zest of ½ orange
- check_circle 2 tablespoons fresh milk
- check_circle 2 tablespoons ouzo or mastic (lightly warmed)
- check_circle ½ teaspoon ammonia soda
- check_circle 350 g flour
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the butter, oil, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Beat vigorously until creamy.
- Add the egg and citrus zests, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the fresh milk. Dissolve the ammonia soda in the warmed alcohol and add to the mixture.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a smooth, soft, non-sticky dough forms.
- Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Divide into 24 pieces, shape into balls, then into 15 cm long strips.
- Twist into a crescent shape, brush with beaten yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon milk, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 180°C.
schedule
03/05/22