YIA YIA'S KOULOURAKIA

YIA YIA'S KOULOURAKIA image

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup oil
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 whole eggs
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup orange juice
4 1/2 pounds flour (12 to 14 cups)
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon orange zest(microplaned)
Topping
2 eggs (beaten)
Sesame seeds

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and oil: gradually beat in sugar. Beat eggs together and add to butter. Beat thoroughly; add orange juice, Fiori di Sicilia, vanilla and orange zest. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually add flour and milk to mixture until dough does not stick and is pliable. Shape dough into cookies. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place on greased cookie sheet. I use parchment. Bake at 375ÃÂ° for 15 minutes or until golden. Note: Good to refrigerate dough overnight before shaping and baking