Click on the image, above to submit to Pinterest.
Koulourakia (Greek Easter Biscuits)
Koulourakia (Greek Easter Biscuits) is a traditional Greek recipe for classic egg, flour, sugar and butter biscuit (cookie) flavoured with brandy and vanilla that's topped with sesame seeds and which are traditionally served over Easter. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Greek version of: Greek Easter Biscuits (Koulourakia).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Makes:
12
Rating: 
Tags : Baking RecipesGreece Recipes
These golden sesame seed topped twists are traditionally baked on Holy Thursday and are served throughout the Easter period.
Ingredients:
320g plain flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
100g butter, softened
200g icing sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp brandy or milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tbsp milk (to glaze)
3 tbsp
sesame seeds
Method:
Cream together the butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy then add the egg and the brandy (or milk), beating well to combine thoroughly. Meanwhile, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt into a separate bowl. Add, a little at a time, to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
Work the mixture to a soft dough. Then, taking rounded teaspoons use the palms of your hands to roll each piece back and forth on a lightly-floured work surface until you have a rope about 15cm long. Bring the two ends together and crimp to form a circle. Shape into an oval then twist this two or three times to form a braid then place on a greased baking tray, setting each one 3cm distant from its neighbour.
When all the koulourakia have been made beat together the egg yolk and milk and use to glaze the tops of the biscuits. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top then transfer to an oven pre-heated to 190°C and bake for about 10 minutes, or until well browned. Store in an air-tight jar, where they will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Find more Easter Recipes Here
%20Recipe)