KOULOURAKIA SMYRNEIKA (SMYRNA BISCUITS)
These biscuits are traditionally made by the Greeks of Smyrna and their descendants. They are lovely to have with coffee and/or tea. Baking ammonia can be purchased at drugstores in North America. The yield I mention is arbitrary as it depends on the shape and size of the biscuits you make.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift the flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add melted butter, eggs, salt, sugar and vanilla. Dissolve baking ammonia in the milk and add that to the flour mixture, too.
- Knead the ingredients together well until you have a soft, pliable dough.
- Shape dough into shapes of your choosing. 'S' shapes, braids and snails are popular in Greece.
- Place on a greased cookie sheet, or parchment-lined or silpat and brush with beaten egg white.
- Bake at 375F (180C) for 20 minutes.
- Note: If you can find a 'soft' flour, suitable for pastry-making, your koulourakia will be more authentic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1445.1, Fat 52.5, SaturatedFat 31.2, Cholesterol 267.2, Sodium 1186.2, Carbohydrate 211.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 51.4, Protein 28.4
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Andrea Blue
andreablue@gmail.comOverall, I really enjoyed these cookies. They are easy to make and they taste delicious. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Aqib Pak World
world-a@hotmail.comThese cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Shahdin Salman
s-s@yahoo.comThese cookies are a little dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of butter to the dough next time.
Emmanuel Annobil Biney
emmanuel@gmail.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the sesame seeds for chopped walnuts. They turned out great!
Matthew Appleton
m99@gmail.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Omaima Jamal
omaima@gmail.comI love the simplicity of these cookies. They are made with just a few ingredients and they are so easy to make.
Alex Washington
washington@yahoo.comThese cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They are festive and delicious.
Samir Khati
khati_samir36@yahoo.comI had a hard time getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.
Kapone Sustaita
k.s76@gmail.comThese cookies are a little too sweet for my taste.
Lim Klintz
lklintz@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of anise, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The anise flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the orange zest.
Emon Babu
e-b@gmail.comThese cookies are so good! They are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The orange zest gives them a nice flavor.
John-Arthur Jones
j-j25@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Md Sanfid
md_sanfid@yahoo.comThese koulourakia are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the sesame seeds. I will definitely be making these again.