Things You'll Need:
- 4 eggs
- 1 egg yolk and 1 egg white separated from each other
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 10 cups flour
- 3 tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- 6 oz. melted and cooled butter
- 8 oz. lukewarm milk
- 2 tsp. baking ammonia
- 2 tbsp. water
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Glazing brush
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Step 1
Beat the eggs with the sugar with the electric mixer for about 5 minutes. The mixture should be frothy.
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Step 2
Sift the spices and flour in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 3
Create a bowl or cavity in the flour mixture and pour in the butter. Mix with your hands until it is blended well.
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Step 4
Dissolve the baking ammonia in the milk. Add this milk to the flour mixture.
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Step 5
Join the egg mixture with the rest of the dough.
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Step 6
Knead the dough thoroughly until it appears consistent. It should no longer stick to your hands when you work with it.
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Step 7
Place the dough onto a greased baking sheet and make it into any shape you desire. Traditional Greek biscuits are usually shaped into braids or an "S" shape.
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Step 8
Brush the bread with the mixture of egg white and water. This will be your egg glaze that gives the biscuit a nice, shiny glow.
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Step 9
Bake the Koulourakia for 20 to 25 minutes in an oven preheated to 300-degrees F. Store the baked goods in a tightly sealed container.
