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Koulourakia recipe: make it at home
Paschalina koulourakia are traditional Greek Easter biscuits, baked in almost every Greek household during the Easter period. They have a lovely buttery flavour, a subtle aroma of vanilla and orange and a characteristic…
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About this dish
What are Koulourakia?
Paschalina koulourakia are traditional Greek Easter biscuits, baked in almost every Greek household during the Easter period. They have a lovely buttery flavour, a subtle aroma of vanilla and orange and a characteristic crisp but light texture. They are often shaped into plaits, rings or spirals and are essential to the Greek Easter celebration.
Mise en place
Make Koulourakia yourself
Step by step
How to make Koulourakia step by step
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
- 2
Cream the butter and sugar.
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time.
- 4
Add the milk, vanilla and orange zest.
- 5
Mix the flour and baking powder.
- 6
Add gradually to the batter.
- 7
Knead into a smooth dough.
- 8
Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
- 9
Roll strands about 15 cm long.
- 10
Twist or plait the biscuits into traditional shapes.
- 11
Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- 12
Brush with egg yolk.
- 13
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if you like.
- 14
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
At the table
How to serve Koulourakia
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