Greek Easter Cookies from Smyrna

Name: Greek Easter Cookies from Smyrna
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 60
Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Greek
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons baking powder; 473 milliliters butter; 1 egg; 4 egg yolks; 2 liters sifted all-purpose flour; 118 milliliters milk; 1 Tbsp orange zest; 355 milliliters white sugar

Greek Easter Cookies from Smyrnan is a vegetarian recipe with 60 servings. One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 141 calories. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only a few people really liked this dessert. Head to the store and pick up baking powder, orange zest, milk, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Easter.

Instructions

Sift together flour and baking powder and set aside. In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.

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Baking Powder

Butter

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All Purpose Flour

Sugar

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Add 4 egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each one.

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Egg Yolk

Add milk and flour.

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Milk

Work with the hands until dough is smooth.

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Dough

Add grated orange rind. Dough should be stiff so add additional flour if needed.

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Orange Zest

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Break off small portions of dough and roll out into pencil-size strips about 11 inches long. Fold each strip into thirds, sideways, and press lightly together at ends.

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