KOULOURAKIA SMYRNEIKA (SMYRNA BISCUITS)

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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

5 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
6 ounces butter, melted
3 ounces milk, lukewarm
1/2 teaspoon level baking ammonia
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 beaten egg white

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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