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Medium 1 hr 25 min~260 kcal 2/10
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Koulourakia
Greek butter cookies shaped into twists or rings, glazed with egg wash, and scented with orange or mahlep.
Medium⏱️ 58 min📖 1 min readServes 8~280 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 18 min cook 8 min rest
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Timeline
Total 58 min- Prep32 min
- Resting/Marinating8 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 420 gr Wheat flour
- 140 gr Butter
- 120 gr Granulated sugar
- 2 adet Eggs
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Milk
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Baking powder
For flavoring
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Orange zest
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Mahlep
For the topping
- 1 adet Egg yolk
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Instructions
- 1
Beat the butter and granulated sugar for 4 minutes, until pale.
4 min04:00 - 2
Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk, orange zest, and mahlep.
- 3
Add the wheat flour and baking powder and make a soft dough.
- 4
Take walnut-sized pieces of dough, roll them into thin ropes, and shape them into braids or rings.
- 5
Arrange the cookies on a tray and brush the tops with egg yolk.
- 6
Bake the koulourakia at 180°C for 16-18 minutes, until light golden.
18 min18:00 - 7
Rest them on the tray for 8 minutes, then move them to a wire rack.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Stop adding flour once the dough comes together without sticking to your hands; extra flour turns koulourakia from crisp to hard.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve koulourakia at room temperature on a cookie plate with optional Turkish coffee or milk tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~280
kcal calories
6
g protein
38
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 54%Fat 38%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Koulourakia make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Koulourakia take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 8 minutes of passive resting; 58 minutes in total.Is Koulourakia difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Koulourakia have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 38g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Koulourakia contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Koulourakia belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Koulourakia need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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