Take & Bake Koulourakia Recipe
Make Take & Bake Koulourakia Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. If the dough is too stiff, add the milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
- 5
Chill Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Shape Koulourakia
Take portions of the chilled dough and roll them into thin ropes, about 6 inches long. Twist each rope into a figure-eight shape or braid them as desired.
- 8
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with a teaspoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of each shaped koulourakia with the egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- 9
Bake
Place the shaped koulourakia on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the koulourakia cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.