Koulourakia

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs (reserve one yolk for glaze)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 orange, finely grated rind from
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tbsp. fresh squeezed orange
• lemon juice
• Sesame seeds (optional)

1. Cream butter.
2. Add sugar gradually and cream together thoroughly.
3. Add eggs, reserving one yolk for glaze.
4. Beat well.
5. Blend in juice, vanilla, and grated rind.
6. Stir in dry ingredients.
7. Knead well until dough is smooth and does not stick to your fingers.
8. Pinch off pieces and roll on board lightly by hand to desired length.
9. Fold in half and make into braided twists.
10. Place on cookie sheet.
11. Add a few drops of cold water to egg yolk and beat.
12. Brush tops of koulourakia with yolk mixture.
13. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
14. Bake at 350F for approximately 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
15. Place on cookie rack to cool.
16. Store in airtight container

unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, allpurpose, baking powder, orange, vanilla, fresh squeezed orange, lemon juice, sesame seeds

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/2820 (may not work)