koulourakia

Koulourakia with orange are a Greek vegan cookie, perfect for dunking!

Koulourakia with orange

sugar

vegetable oil (we use Mazola corn oil)

orange juice

ouzo

tbsp baking powder

vanilla powder

sifted, all-purpose flour ((9 cups approx))

sesame seeds (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Using a mixer, beat together the sugar, and oil for 5 minutes.  Add the orange juice, and mix for another couple of minutes (if you don’t have a stand mixer, a hand held mixer will do nicely).

Add in the ouzo and mix again, for a minute or so.  (If you&#39;re using liquid vanilla, add 2 teaspoons in this step)

Add two cups of your sifted flour to your mixing bowl, and with your bread hook attachment, mix to combine. Add the baking powder and vanilla powder.   Mix well.

Remove 1/2 cup of your measured sifted flour and keep aside.  You probably won&#39;t need it.

Continue to add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well  after each addition. Alternatively, at this point, if you choose, you can use your hands to knead the dough.

The dough should be soft and almost pillowy, but should hold its shape and be easy to roll. Watch video here. You want to avoid adding in too much flour.  You want to get to the point just where the dough is pulling away from the side of the mixing bowl, as it&#39;s mixing. As soon as you have about 2 cups of flour left, add it slowly.   As soon as you see the dough pulling away from the side, it&#39;s done.  Watch video here.  If you&#39;re not sure, don&#39;t add the extra flour you set aside.   Let the dough rest for about 10-20 minutes. Here&#39;s another video.

Take about 1 tablespoon (32 grams) of dough and make a log. Keep in mind, that the dough will feel oily..this is ok.  It&#39;s a greasy dough. Then, create a thin “S” shape. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake in middle rack of oven for about 25 minutes, turning halfway.

If you are going to use the sesame seeds, spread some of them on the counter or cutting board (wherever you will be rolling your koulourakia).  Roll out your dough and create your log on top of the sesame seeds; this way they will get embedded in the dough. Continue as above: Create an “S” shape.  Try not to let the ends of the cookie become too thin, because they will burn during baking. Place on parchment lined paper and bake in middle rack of oven for about 25 minutes.  Here&#39;s a video of our mom shaping them.

When the koulourakia are golden brown on the underside, and puffy and golden on top, they are ready.

Allow them to rest for about a minute and then remove from the cookie sheet and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

Enjoy, alone or with a nice cup of coffee!

Koulourakia with orange are a Greek LENTEN cookie, perfect for dunking!

In a medium size bowl, add 2 cups of your sifted flour.  Sift and add the baking powder, and vanilla powder (if you&#39;re using it).  Whisk together to combine.

Add this flour, baking powder and vanilla powder combination to your mixing bowl, containing the sugar/oil ingredients; and with your bread hook attachment, mix well to combine.

Take about 1 tablespoon (32 grams) of dough and make a log about 6 inches long. Keep in mind, that the dough will feel oily..this is ok.  It&#39;s a greasy dough. Then, create a thin “S” shape. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake in middle rack of oven for about 25 minutes, turning halfway.

These traditional Easter cookies are light, crumbly and soft! Dunk them in your morning coffee or enjoy as a midday snack.

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All-Purpose Flour

½ tbsp Baking Powder

tsp Ground Cinnamon

tsp Ground Cloves

Salt

Sugar

Olive Oil (or sunflower/canola oil)

Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)

tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Orange Zest (from one orange)

Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and salt. Whisk all together and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175 C).

In a stand mixer add the granulated sugar and olive oil and mix over medium high speed for about 2 minutes.

Pour the orange juice, vanilla extract and orange zest and mix until incorporated.

Change the whisk attachment to the dough hook and add the flour mixture in thirds. Mix well after every addition on low speed until an elastic dough is formed. Do not overmix.

Remove dough from the mixer and place on a clean work surface. The dough should be oily but not sticky.

Take a small piece of the dough and shape it into a ball using your palms. On a work surface, roll the dough ball into a log. Shape it into a round or twist cookie as shown in the photos.

Place the shaped cookies in lined baking sheets and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are golden on top and golden brown at the bottom.

Remove from oven and let them cool for 15 minutes.

Enjoy with a cup of Greek coffee!

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