Koulourakia Cookies

12 servings

40 minutes

A recipe shared by Stamatis Tsilias, brand chef of the Moscow Greek restaurant Molon Lave.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 437.4
• Proteins: 6g
• Fats: 23g
• Carbohydrates: 52.8g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 600 g
• Butter: 310 g
• Powdered sugar: 170 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Orange zest: 20 g
• Baking powder: 10 g
• Honey: 10 g
• Soda: 3 g
• Vanillin: 2 g

Cooking steps

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan, let it cool slightly, and then beat it with powdered sugar until frothy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 310 g
   • Powdered sugar: 170 g

2. Add an egg and vanillin to the obtained mass and beat well. Add honey and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Vanillin: 2 g
   • Honey: 10 g

3. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and zest, then add to the mixture. Knead until it forms a firm dough that doesn't crumble or stick to your hands.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 600 g
   • Soda: 3 g
   • Baking powder: 10 g
   • Orange zest: 20 g

4. Make cookies like in the photo: divide into equal parts, roll into a sausage shape, and braid. Brush the surface with a mixture of water and egg yolk (10 ml of water per yolk). Bake at 170 degrees for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces