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These iconic Greek cookies are a beloved family favourite treasured by generations. They are made with everyday baking staples, kid-friendly and so easy to make. The name κουλουρακια / koulourakia comes from the Greek word kouloura, meaning a loop or twist, just like the traditional braid shape these Greek butter cookies are most known for. They’re sometimes referred to as νηστισιμα κουλουρακια / lenten cookies, since they’re made as part of Easter preparations. They’re also baked as a Christmas treat, but with their delicious crumbly texture, not-too-sweet flavour and refreshing citrus burst, they’re a favourite Greek dessert or snack at any time of the year. Makes 28

Greek Easter Cookies

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INGREDIENTS:    ​
  • 200g/7 ½ oz butter
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 tbsp lemon rind
  • 1 tbsp orange rind
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup/ 60mls milk
  • 2 ¼ cups/280g plain flour
  • 3/4 cup/ 150g self-raising flour
  • 1 egg yolk
  • icing sugar to serve
METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven 180°C/356˚F. Beat butter and 1 cup caster sugar until creamy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence and 1 tablespoon each of orange and lemon rind. Beat in 3 egg yolks.
  2. Beat in milk, plain flour and self-raising flour. Bring together on a lightly floured surface. Roll 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a 20cm/8ins log. Fold in half, pinch ends together and twist 2 times. Repeat.
  3. Place on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Make sure there’s a gap of at least 2-3 cm / 1 inch space around each cookie when placing them on the baking tray, as they will expand while baking. 
  4. Whisk 1 egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush over the biscuits. Bake 20-22 minutes or until golden. Cool completely. Dust with icing sugar to serve.

How to Shape Koulourakia
Koulourakia can be made in a variety of different shapes, from the traditional braids to the more creative shapes. They all start from the same basic method, which is to take a small amount of dough in your hands, form it into a ball, and roll it into a strip about 15 cm / 6 in long by 1.5 cm / 0.6 in thick.
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