KOULOURAKIA RECIPE (GREEK EASTER COOKIES)
The fluffiest and crunchiest traditional Greek Easter cookies recipe (koulourakia) you have ever made! These sweet little Greek Easter cookies are super quick to bake, so much fun to make and highly addictive to eat! Discover how to bake them to perfection with this traditional Greek recipe.
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To prepare this traditional koulourakia recipe, start by mixing the butter and sugar. In a mixer's bowl add the sugar and butter (chopped) and mix for about 10-15 minutes, until the butter is creamy and fluffy. (Once starting to prepare this koulourakia recipe, make sure that the butter is at room temperature).
- In the meantime warm the milk until lukewarm and remove the pot from the heat. Add the ammonia and whisk until fully dissolved. Set aside.
- , whilst mixing, allowing time for each one to be absorbed, before adding another. Pour in the the vanilla extract, the orange zest and the milk & ammonia blend and mix to combine. Add the flour, a little bit at a time, whilst mixing, until the ingredients are combined and the dough is soft and not too sticky.
- Cover the dough for the koulourakia with some plastic wrap and set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
- Place the dough for the koulourakia on a clean working surface, take a small piece of dough and form long cords. Shape the koulourakia with your hands, giving them any shape you like.
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and place the koulourakia, leaving some distance between them as they will rise a lot when baked. For this koulourakia recipe, you will need approx. 4-5 large baking trays, depending on the size of the cookies you make.
- In a small bowl add the egg yolks and 1 tbsp water and whisk with a fork. Brush the top of the koulourakia and bake in preheated oven at 200C/400F fan for 15-20 minutes, until fully cooked and golden brown on the outside (or the ammonia would not have been fully used up).
- Let the koulourakia cool down completely on a cooling rack and store in airtight containers for up to three weeks.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 88kcal, Sugar 3.9g, Sodium 4.9mg, Fat 3g, SaturatedFat 1.7g, UnsaturatedFat 1.1g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 13.6g, Fiber 0.4g, Protein 1.7g, Cholesterol 19.5mg
SESAME GREEK EASTER COOKIES (KOULOURAKIA)
Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream butter. Add sugar gradually.
- Add eggs one at a time alternately with orange juice.
- Add flour that has been sifted with soda and baking powder, a little bit at a time. Should be a soft dough.
- 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.
- Use greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees to 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
EASY EASTER GREEK COOKIES: KOULOURAKIA RECIPE
These easily recognizable traditional Greek Cookies, aka Koulourakia, are often associated with Greek Easter. Once you taste these not too sweet, slightly crunchy on the outside and tender soft on the inside biscuits, with just a subtle hint of orange and vanilla, you will be making Koulourakia throughout the year.
Provided by Maria Vannelli RD
Categories Dessert
Time 1h13m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place rack in the center of oven. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder and set aside. (see recipe note).
- Place the sugar and the orange zest in the bowl of a stand mixture. Rub these two ingredients together for 2-3 minutes with your fingertips. Notice the change in color and aroma as the sugar absorbs the oils from the orange.
- Add the room temperature butter with the paddle attachment, beat until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
- Add the eggs, one at a time beating well and scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition.
- Add the egg yolk and again, beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the milk, orange juice, vanilla extract, and ouzo (if using), beat together for 30 seconds. The mixture will appear curdled.
- At low speed, add the 3½ cups of flour and baking powder. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Add a few tablespoons of flour if the dough is still sticky.
- Optional: cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes before rolling.
- With a medium-sized cookie scoop, portion all the dough. You should have 40 smalls balls of dough, each weighing 25 grams.
- Roll each ball of dough into a 7-inch log. Shape into desired shapes (braids, pinwheels, twists, etc.) Refer to the pictures in the post.
- Place on parchment-lined cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the underneath of the cookies turns golden brown.
- OPTIONAL: During the last minute of the baking, switch to broil for the tops to become slightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool down.
- Can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks. Cookies can also be frozen.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 23 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
GREEK SESAME BREAD RINGS RECIPE (KOULOURI THESSALONIKIS)
A traditional Greek sesame seed bread rings recipe! If you've ever found yourself walking the streets of Athens or Thessalonikis then you can't have missed on all the street vendors selling these popular sesame koulouria! Discover how to make your own with this original recipe!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Breads
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To prepare these Greek sesame bread rings recipe, start by making the dough. In the mixer's bowl add the lukewarm water, the yeast and sugar and stir. Wrap well with plastic wrap and set aside for about 8-10 minutes, until the yeast starts bubbling. Into the same bowl, add first the flour, then the salt and olive oil. Using the dough hook, mix all the ingredients at low speed for about 7 minutes, until the dough becomes an elastic ball. When done, remove the dough from the hook and check out its texture. It should be smooth and elastic and slightly sticky. If it is too sticky, add just a little more flour (1/2 tsp), mix and check again.
- Coat lightly a bowl with some olive oil, place the dough inside and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough sit in warm place for about 30 minutes. Knead the dough again at medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes.
- Turn the dough onto a working surface and divide into 12 pieces. Take one piece of the dough and roll out into a rope approx. 35cm long. Form a circle and join the ends pinching them together. Place the bread ring on a large baking tray, lined up with parchment paper and repeat with the rest of the dough. (You will need two large baking trays.)
- Prepare the ingredients for the garnish. In one bowl pour some water. In a separate bowl or tray place the sesame seeds. Dip the koulouria (bread rings) in water and then in sesame seeds, making sure to cover them on all sides. Place them back on your baking sheets, leaving some distance between them. Let them rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes. (For garnish you can also petimezi for extra flavour. Use 1/3 of a cup petimezi diluted in 1/4 of cup water and dip the bread rings first in the petimezi mixture and then in sesame seeds.)
- Bake in preheated oven at 200C for about 15 minutes, until nicely golden brown and crusty. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ring, Calories 281kcal, Sugar 0.5g, Sodium 390.6mg, Fat 12.2g, SaturatedFat 1.7g, UnsaturatedFat 9.9g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 36.3g, Fiber 3.3g, Protein 7.5g, Cholesterol 0mg
KOULOURIA -- GREEK SESAME GALETTES
This recipe was found in the 2002 cookbook, Mediterranean Street Food. Preparation time does not include the 2 3/4 hours to let the dough rise several times.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 galettes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small container, stir the yeast into 1/2 cup of warm water, then whisk in 1/4 cup of flour to make the sponge. Leave it in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- When sponge is ready, in a large mixing bowl whisk together the remaining flour & the salt, then make a well in the center.
- Into the well, add the sponge, along with 3-4 tablespoons water, the oil & sugar, gradually incorporating the flour into the other ingredients.
- Knead for 10-15 minutes or until the dough is smooth & elastic, then leave it in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- When ready, punch the dough down & divide it into 8 pieces. Lightly flour a working surface AND hands & roll each piece into a sausage shape, then let rest 10-15 minutes.
- After that, roll the dough into a longer sausage shape ~ You will probably have to let the rolls rest once more in order to stretch them to the length they need to be, 20-25 inches long.
- During the 15 minutes that the dough is resting for the last time, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread the sesame seeds in a large baking dish & have the egg whites ready in a wide, shallow bowl.
- Dip the long rolls into the egg white & then roll them in the sesame seeds. Twist 2 of them together & join the ends to form a ring about 4-5 inches in diameter. Shape the remaining rolls in the same way, then let them rise for about half an hour.
- About half way through this rising, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- When ready, bake the galettes for 15-20 minutes or until golden & slightly crisp on the outside. Let cool on a wire rack & serve at room temperature the same day OR freeze for later use. Simply reheat before serving any that have been frozen & then defrosted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.4, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Sodium 469.9, Carbohydrate 89.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 9.9, Protein 18.2
KOULOURAKIA (GREEK SESAME TWIST COOKIES)
These are called Koulourakia in Greece, and is traditionally served at Easter and Christmas time, but they are wonderful to make at any time. After you have twisted the dough 4-5 times you can shape it into any shape you desire before baking, I shape it into a candy cane form for Christmas. Store these in an airtight container
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 54m
Yield 30-35 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Grease a cookie sheet/s.
- In a bowl using an electric mixer beat 1/2 cup butter, 6 tablespoons butter, oil and orange zest until very well blended (about 4 minutes).
- Add in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until blended (about 2 minutes).
- In another bowl mix the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add into the creamed ingredients alternately with the orange juice.
- Divide the dough into six balls.
- Roll out one piece of dough on a lightly floured surface into about a 15-inch long rope.
- Fold rope lengthwise in half.
- Twist folded rope 4-5 times.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the cookies with egg glaze and then sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool completely before storing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 28.3, Sodium 77.9, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2.2
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