Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)
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Koulourakia, or Greek Easter Cookies, are a delicious, traditional family favorite!
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3⁄4lb butter
- 1⁄2cup orange juice
- 2teaspoons baking powder
- 3
- 2tablespoons water
- 1teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
- 1cup sugar
- 1⁄8cup milk
- 4cups flour
- 1⁄4
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DIRECTIONS
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add 2 eggs and blend well. Add milk and orange juice and beat on high for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add flour to butter mixture and beat well until a soft dough is formed (add a bit more flour if needed, until dough is no longer sticky but soft).
- Pinch off 1″ balls of dough and shape into a 6″ long rope. Braid the two ends together and place one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Beat the remaining egg with the 2 tablespoons of water. Brush each cookie with egg wash. You may sprinkle with sesame seeds at this point, if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool on rack. These store and freeze well, just place in freezer bags or containers.
- 4 Dozen.
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