Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Koulourakia (greek Butter Twist)

Category: Greece

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup shortening

1 cup granulatedsugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups all−purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 egg yolk, beaten

1 tablespoon water

2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 to 3 teaspoons sesame seeds

Cream butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium

speed of electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract;

beat until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed

mixture, mixing after each addition. Chill dough 1 to 2 hours.

Divide dough into fourths. Divide each fourth into 16 portions. Roll each portion into a 4−inch rope;

fold each rope in half, and twist. Place twists 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Combine egg

yolk and water; brush over twists. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and sesame seeds. Bake at 325

degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately transfer to wire racks to cool.

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