Koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies With Sesame)
Traditional Greek twisted cookies, Koulourakia, offer a fun baking activity for children.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in vanilla and ouzo.
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Gradually incorporate 4 eggs, one by one, into the butter mixture.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and soda.
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Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft, malleable, non-sticky dough forms; allow it to rest.
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Pinch off walnut-sized dough pieces, roll each into a dinner knife-length cord, then fold in half and twist twice, or shape into coils or S-shapes.
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Prepare an egg wash by beating the remaining 2 eggs with a splash of water.
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Brush cookies with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
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Bake on parchment-lined sheets for approximately 20 minutes, or until golden brown.