Koulourakia (Greek Easter butter cookies)
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Ingredients
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- 1 lb unsalted butter
Soften the butter at room temperature an hour or two, or briefly in the microwave without melting.
- 350 g granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Beat the butter, sugar and vanilla with the paddle three to five minutes, low then high, until fluffy and pale.
- 4 whole eggs
- 2 whole egg yolks
Bring the eggs to room temperature (warm water, changed several times, if needed); combine four eggs and two yolks in a bowl.
Room-temperature eggs
- 1150 g all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 2 whole large oranges
Zest the oranges into the flour and baking powder, add the salt and whisk together.
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the cream.
Building the dough
On low speed add the flour a cup at a time until a dough forms; turn out onto a clean surface. No extra flour needed.
Take walnut-sized pieces, roll into ropes about eight inches long, fold in half and twist; or shape circles or S shapes.
- 2 whole egg yolks
Whisk two egg yolks with some whole milk and brush each cookie.
- whole milk
Bake at 350F about 35 minutes until golden all round, switching racks halfway; 325F for crispier, longer.