Koulourakia Greek Twists Recipes

GREEK HONEY AND ANISE TWISTS (KOULOURAKIA)

Traditionally, these Greek cookies, known as koulourakia, are formed into rings, twists and half circles. In this recipe, they are shaped into bow ties and twists, then glazed with anise-flavored honey. These are delicately sweet and nice with coffee.

Categories Cookies Mixer Dessert Bake Lemon Honey Anise Sesame Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

Greek Honey and Anise Twists (Koulourakia) image

Steps:

Mix honey, 2 tablespoons liqueur and juice in small bowl. Set glaze aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter baking sheets. Combine flour, salt and baking powder in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in remaining 2 tablespoons liqueur, aniseed and lemon peel. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
Working with 1 tablespoon dough at a time, roll dough between palms and work surface into 7-inch ropes. Form into bow ties or twists. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Brush glaze over cookies. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake cookies until pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks. Lightly brush cookies again with glaze. Cool. (Can be made ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month.)

Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
4 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur, such as Marie Brizard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons aniseed
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
Sesame seeds

KOULOURAKIA "GREEK TWISTS"

Add an additional 1/4 stick unsalted butter if you want a moister cookie. 1 pound of shortening can be substituted for the 1/2 pound of unsalted butter if desired.

Provided by Ralph Bischoff

Categories Cookies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Koulourakia

Steps:

1. Melt Butter and beat until smooth. Add eggs (one at a time) beating after each addition. Combine milk to sugar and stir until dissolved. Add butter to mixture and keep beating.
2. Blend baking powder with 1 cup flour and add to butter mixture. Add cinnamon, vanilla and anise and beat slightly. Gradually add mixture to remaining flour, knead it by hand until a stiff dough is formed. Shape as desired; place on a greased cookie sheet; brush tops with an additional beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees until golden brown ( 10 to 15 minutes)
3. I make a small ball and then roll it out until I get a stick about 3/8" in dia and 6" long. Makes 6 to 8 dozen depending on thickness. "MAKE AN ONX"

Ingredients

2 stick unsalted butter
3/4 c milk
2 eggs
5 3/4 c all purpose flour
sesame seeds
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp anise
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg for topping
GREEK TWIST COOKIES "KOULOURAKIA"

KOULOURAKIA (GREEK SESAME TWIST COOKIES)

These are called Koulourakia in Greece, and is traditionally served at Easter and Christmas time, but they are wonderful to make at any time. After you have twisted the dough 4-5 times you can shape it into any shape you desire before baking, I shape it into a candy cane form for Christmas. Store these in an airtight container

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Dessert

Time 54m

Yield 30-35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Koulourakia (Greek Sesame Twist Cookies) image

Steps:

Set oven to 350°F.
Grease a cookie sheet/s.
In a bowl using an electric mixer beat 1/2 cup butter, 6 tablespoons butter, oil and orange zest until very well blended (about 4 minutes).
Add in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until blended (about 2 minutes).
In another bowl mix the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add into the creamed ingredients alternately with the orange juice.
Divide the dough into six balls.
Roll out one piece of dough on a lightly floured surface into about a 15-inch long rope.
Fold rope lengthwise in half.
Twist folded rope 4-5 times.
Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the cookies with egg glaze and then sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 28.3, Sodium 77.9, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2.2

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, room temperature (no subs)
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature (no subs)
1/4 cup oil (preferably vegetable oil)
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest (can use more if desired)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 egg, slightly beaten
sesame seeds

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GREEK HONEY AND ANISE TWISTS (KOULOURAKIA)

Traditionally, these Greek cookies, known as koulourakia, are formed into rings, twists and half circles. In this recipe, they are shaped into bow ties and twists, then glazed with anise-flavored honey. These are delicately sweet and nice with coffee.

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